LRRD Report 2007 - Attorney General's Chambers

LAW REVISION AND REFORM DIVISIONThe Law Revision and Reform Division (LRRD) consists of the Revision Section and theReform Section. The Revision Section is divided into three units namely the RevisionUnit, the Reprint Unit and the Extension Unit. Similarly, the Reform Section is alsodivided into three units known as Unit I, Unit II and Unit III.The LRRD’s main functions are to –i) Reprint laws in both the national and English language;ii) Publish revised texts of laws;iii) Extend laws of Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah and Sarawak and the FederalTerritories;iv) Translate English texts of pre-1967 laws to the national language;v) Undertake research for the modernization of Malaysian laws in tandem withcurrent needs and globalization; andvi) Undertake research for the harmonization of Malaysian laws with internationalobligations.This LRRD has a strength of 63 officers and staff from both headquarters and the StateLRRD Units.1

ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTCOMMISSIONER OF LAW REVISION ANDREFORM (JUSA A)REVISION SECTIONREFORM SECTIONDEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF LAWREVISION AND REFORMPKP GRED UTAMA (JUSA C/B)DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF LAWREVISION AND REFORMPKP GRED UTAMA (JUSA C/B)REVISION UNIT HEADPKP GRADE L54REPRINT UNIT HEADPKP GRADE L54EXTENSION UNIT HEADPKP GRADE L54UNIT HEAD IPKP GRADE L54UNIT HEAD IIPKP GRADE L54UNIT HEAD IIIPKP GRADE L54STATE REVISION AND REFORM OF LAW UNITSPERLISKEDAHPULAU PINANGPERAKSELANGORNEGERI SEMBILANMELAKAJOHORPAHANGKELANTANTERENGGANU2

OFFICERS OF THE LAW REVISION AND REFORM DIVISIONCommissioner of Law Revision and ReformYBhg. Dato’ Mary Lim Thiam SuanDeputy Commissioner of Law Revision and Reform (Revision Section)Cik See Mee ChunDeputy Commissioner of Law Revision and Reform (Reform Section)Puan Has Zanah bt. Mehat (until 15.3.2007)YBhg. Dato’ Ahmad Rosli bin Mohd. Sham (w.e.f 16.12.2007)HEADQUARTERSRevision SectionRevision UnitEn. Kamarolzaman bin Abideen – Unit HeadPn. Wan Rufaidah bt. Wan Omar (until 1.5.2007)Pn. Norhasmiza binti Othman (w.e.f 1.5.2007)Pn. Nor Rajiah binti Mat Zin (w.e.f 15.8.2007)Reprint UnitEn. Yaakub b. Haji Chik – Unit Head (until 15.3.2007)En. Shamsudin bin Abdullah – Unit Head (w.e.f 1.7. 2007)En. Rosli bin Ahmad (until 19.3.2007)En. Mahadhir bin Mohd Khairudin (until 15.10. 2007)Pn. Nooriah bt. Osman (w.e.f 1.10.2007)Extension UnitPn. Norhayati binti Ahmad - Unit HeadCik Nur Dahlia bt Azmi3

Reform SectionUnit IEn. Mat Ghani bin Abdullah – Unit HeadPn. Wan Azizon binti AhmadPn. Nurul Husni binti Abdul RahmanPn. Nur Sarah Dina binti BaharudinCik Noor Shahidah binti SaharomUnit IIPn. Sohaini binti Alias – Unit Head (w.e.f 1.5.2007)Abdul Rani bin Megat Kasim (w.e.f 16.7.2007)En. Al-Muhammad Mukmin b. Abd. Ghani (w.e.f 1.10.2007)Unit IIIEn. Mohd. Radhi bin Abas (until 15.4.2007)En. Mah Yut Choy (until 30.4.2007)STATE LAW REVISION OFFICERSPn.Norazura binti Mohamed Mokhtar (until 30.9.2007)Perak Law Revision OfficerPn. Zabidah binti Ahmad (until 30.9.2007)Kedah Law Revision OfficerEn.Mohd Faizal bin Mohd FedderPahang Law Revision OfficerPn. Siti Noor Alwani binti Hamid (until 30.9.2007)Kelantan Law Revision OfficerPn. Nooriah binti Osman (until 30.9.2007)Terengganu Law Revision OfficerEn. Darmafikri b. Abu Adam (until 30.4.2007)Johore Law Revision Officer4

REVISION SECTIONRevision UnitState EnactmentsThe establishment of an inhouse Law Revision Committee to review and ascertain theproper application of revision powers by the State Law Revision Units has added a newperspective to the functions of the Law Revision Unit of this Division. Where previouslythe main focus of the unit is in the revision of federal laws, the unit now plays a dual rolein reviewing laws revised by the state revision units as well.The Committee has made steady progress in achieving the purpose of itsestablishment. It has managed to ensure that not only laws revised by each State aredone according to the powers conferred upon the State Law Commissioner but also theapplication of those powers are applied consistently in a like manner and in like situationby the States and at the federal level.With the establishment of the Committee, the State Law Revision Units are required tosubmit the drafts of the laws revised to this Division for perusal and comments by asecretariat comprising of officers and legal assistants of the Division’s Law RevisionUnit. The drafts of the revised laws prepared by the state revision units are thenpresented to the Committee comprising of the Commissioner of law Revision asChairman, the Deputy Commissioner (Law Revision Section) and State Legal Adviserfor approval. The meetings, some of which were held at the States and at the Division,were also attended by the state law revision officers and legal assistants.Thus far, the unit has received 46 draft State Enactments out of which the Committeehas considered 4 such Enactments. The Committee has sat, considered and approvedfour Kelantan Enactments. The State Enactments considered and approved were asfollows:5

(i) Civil List Enactment 1959(ii) State Service Commission Enactment 1934Date : 14 June 2007Venue : Law Revision and Reform Division, Putrajaya( iii) Malay Reservation Enactment 1950 and Sultanate Lands Enactment 1934Date : 13 August 2007Venue : Law Revision and Reform Division, Putrajaya(iv) Malay Reservation Enactment 1950Date : 9 - 10 September 2007Venue : State Legal Adviser’s Office, KelantanRevision of Federal lawsAlthough emphasis was given to the revision of State laws, the unit has never waiveredin its duties to correspondingly revise federal laws. Towards this end two federal lawshave been revised and gazetted i.e. the University of Malaya Act 1961 [Act 681] andthe Widows and Pension Act 1915 [Act 682]. Both these laws were gazetted on31.11.2007.In addition the Emergency (Essential Powers) Act 1964 was also revised. This law hasbeen submitted and examined by the Law Revision Committee as required undersection 8 of the Revision of Laws Act 1968 [Act 1]. This law is expected to be gazettedby year end.Inspections of State Law Revision UnitsInspection visits were conducted on the law revision units of Pahang, Perak, Selangor,Perlis, Pulau Pinang, Terengganu, Melaka and Kedah as follows –6

No State Date1. Pahang 11.6.20072. Perak 13.6.20073. Melaka 15.6.20074. Penang 18.6.20075. Terengganu 20.6.20076. Selangor 21.6.20077. Perlis 17.7.20078. Kedah 18.7.2007The inspections were focused mainly on the administration and the work done by thestates. Amongst the areas given particular attention to were the filing system, staffdiscipline, office management and the work undertaken by the State Law RevisionUnits.The inspections have been successful in ensuring that the State Law Revision Unitsfunction effectively and in line with the practice adopted by the Division. It is throughthese inspections that the Division obtains first hand knowledge of the problems facedby the State Law Revision Units and suggests ways to overcome the problems.7

Reprint UnitState ConstitutionsFor the first time ever, the Attorney General’s Chambers through this Division undertookthe reprint and compilation of all Constitutions of the States. Previously each State didits own reprint, taking into account its own needs and demand.The exercise was in collaboration with the respective State Legal Advisers and StateAttorneys General. Each State prepared the first draft which was the raw data in theform of the gazette copy of its Constitution and inserted amendments. The Divisionimproved on the draft and prepared the compilation.The reprint of thirteen State Constitutions was prepared in all available texts; the romanand Jawi scripts of the Bahasa Malaysia text and English. The entire compilationspanned a total of 2,234 pages. The reprint is in two finishing: a 3-volume compilationconsisting of all State Constitutions, and, individual State Constitutions in pocket-sizededitions.8

The reprint incorporates the current amendments with the cut-off date as at 1 January2008 with consistency in terminology and language. It contains a comprehensivelegislative history, list of amendments and list of sections amended. Where required,footnotes have been inserted. Undoubtedly, the reprint will provide appropriatecontemporary reference and be invaluable to all who need to refer to the variousConstitutions.It is scheduled for completion in May 2008.9

Election lawsThe Division responded to a request from the Election Commission on 25 October 2007to reprint a series of election laws in both Bahasa Malaysia and English. The laws are –(i) Election Offences 1954 [Act 5];(ii) Elections Act 1958 [Act 19];(iii) Elections (Conduct of Elections) Regulations 1981 [P.U(A) 386/1981]; and(iv) Elections (Postal Voting) Regulations 2003 [P.U(A) 185/2003].The request was treated with utmost urgency in view of the 12th General Electionexpected anytime in 2008. It was vital that all involved in the election, in particularreturning officers, had the updated edition of election laws. It was also important thevarious forms required under the law contained the latest amendments.On 7 December 2007 the work was completed and the laws went to print. 25,000copies were reprinted.10

Reprints in Bahasa MalaysiaThe regular work of the Division in preparing reprints of laws in Bahasa Malaysiaproceeded. The laws reprinted were –(i) Akta Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja 1991 [Akta 452] (EmployeesProvident Fund Act 1991 [Act 452]);(ii) Akta Jualan Langsung 1993 [Akta 500] (Direct Sales Act 1993 [Act 500]);(iii) Akta Membaharui Undang-Undang (Perkahwinan dan Perceraian) 1976 [Akta164] (Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 [Act 164]);(iv) Akta Bank Islam 1983 [Akta 276] (Islamic Bank Act 1983 [Act 276]);(v) Akta Lembaga Pembangunan Perindustrian Pembinaan Malaysia 1994 [Akta520] (Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia Act 1994 [Act520]);(vi) Akta Pencetakan Teks Al-Quran 1986 [Akta 326] (Printing of Qur’anic Texts Act1986 [Act 326]); and(vii) Akta Pengurupan Wang 1998 [Akta 577] (Money-Changing Act 1998 [Act 577]).Extension UnitExtension OrdersThe following extension and modification Orders have been completed –(a) Federal Territory of Labuan(i) National land Code [56 of 1965];(ii) Strata Titles Act 1985 [Act 318];(iii) Licensed Land Surveyor Act 1958 [Act 458];(iv) Land Acquisition Act 1960 [Act 486]; and(v) Land Mining Plans and Documents (Photographic Copies) Act 1950 [Act233].11

(b) Sarawak and Federal Territory of Labuan(i) Registration of Pharmacists Act 1951 [Act 371].The Orders have been submitted to the relevant Ministries to be gazetted. Theextension Orders of the Moneylenders Act 1950 [Act 400] to Sabah, Sarawak and theFederal Territory of Labuan were gazetted on 17 December 2007 as P.U.(A) 413/2007and P.U.(A) 414/2007 respectively.Translation of laws into the national languageThe draft translation of the Moneylenders Act 1950 [Act 400] and Immigration Act 1963[Act 155] has been completed.Compilation of dataCurrently there are about 140 federal laws which are yet to be extended and modified tothe States of Sabah, Sarawak and Federal Territory of Labuan. It was felt the Statesand the Federal Territory of Labuan had to be engaged more effectively in the initialexercise of determing the laws to be extended so as to expedite the work process. On18 November 2007, a meeting with the State Attorneys General of Sabah and Sarawak,and the Ministry of Federal Territory was held. The purpose of the meeting was todiscuss the compilation of data on federal laws to be extended and modified to theStates of Sabah, Sarawak and Federal Territory of LabuanArising from the meeting a list of such laws including those proposed to be extendedand modified has been prepared. However, this is subject to the requirements, needsand approval of the States and Territory concerned.12

REFORM SECTIONSince the inception of the LRRD, the Law Reform Section has embarked on law reformwork in diverse areas of law. Through the years, projects become more diversereflecting its sync with changing needs of the society.The Reform Section has moved one step ahead in 2007 when it categorized theproduct of its reform work or activities undertaken since its inception (2002) into variouscategories and arranged them in serial numbers.The product of law reform projects or activities are categorized into Issue Paper,Preliminary Issue Paper, Discussion Paper, Consultation Paper, Interim Report, FinalReport, Annual Report and Legal Opinion.ISSUE PAPERThe purpose of an issue paper is to announce an area of law to be studied with the aimto introduce reform, to elucidate the aim and extent of the study, to point to possibleoptions available for solving existing problems and to initiate and stimulate debate onidentified issues by way of including specific questions on relevant issues.PRELIMINARY ISSUE PAPERA preliminary issue paper is a summary of the issues paper and contains a preliminaryexamination of the issues and the guiding principles of specific topics. It is consultativein nature and aims to collect feedback from interested parties and stakeholdersregarding specific issues contained in the paper.13

DISCUSSION PAPERA Discussion Paper would contain the deliberations of any Ad Hoc Committee set up todiscuss the issues identified in the Issue Paper. It gives an explanation of the legalproblems to be addressed, a discussion of various options and the tentative proposalsfor reform. In most cases, Discussion Papers also contain draft legislation that giveseffect to the Ad Hoc Committee’s recommendations and proposals.CONSULTATION PAPERA Consultation Paper would contain the recommendations of external experts ororganizations upon further consultation by the LRRD on specific issues.INTERIM REPORTAn Interim Report is a preliminary report that contains a summary of therecommendations of an Ad Hoc Committee. Several Interim Reports may be issuedprior to the publication of the Final Report.FINAL REPORTA Final Report contains the final recommendations for reform and the reasons behindthem. It may also contain draft legislations for the implementation of therecommendations. These reports are then forwarded to the Attorney General forconsideration.14

ANNUAL REPORTA report published annually to showcase the activities of the LRRD for the particularcalendar year.LEGAL OPINIONA Legal Opinion would contain the views and opinions of the LRRD on specific legalissues in response to requests from the Attorney General, other Divisions of the AGCand other government agencies.Activities/projects undertaken by the Reform Section in 2007 are as follows:AMENDMENT TO THE REVISION OF LAWS ACT 1968 [ACT 1]Work on amendment to Act 1 continued in 2007. The Bill to amend Act 1 was initiallyprepared primarily for the purpose of changing the composition of Law RevisionCommittee and also to provide the Commissioner of Law Revision and Law Reform withthe powers of reform.However the terms of reference were expanded to review the provisions on revision andreprint. Hence the work is ongoing.REVIEW OF LAW REFORM (MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE) ACT 1976 [ACT 164]In 2007 work on the review of Act 164 continued. The proposed amendments to Act 164on three important issues relating to conversion to Islam, a mother’s right to giveconsent to the marriage of her child under the age of 21 years, the extension of a child’smaintenance beyond 18 years on the ground that the child further his or her educationor training have been finalized.15

The Division has also looked into other issues and the ad hoc Committee has met on17-19 August 2007 to discuss on other proposed amendments to Act 164. Issuesdiscussed during the meeting, among others, were separation of powers under Act 164between Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development and NationalRegistration Department, right of access, maintenance order, mediation, conciliatorybody and psychological assessment.PAROLE SYSTEMThis Section was entasked to address several issues arising from the proposedamendment to the Prison Act 1995 [Act 537]. The concerns include the interplay of thecurrent remission system, power of pardon and parole; and application of the parolesystem to non-citizens.ARBITRATION ACT 2005 [ACT 646]The review of the Arbitration Act 2005 [Act 646] continued to progress. A DiscussionPaper 13/2007 was prepared to initially deal with the implications arising from thedecision of the Court of Appeal in the case of Sri Lanka Cricket v. World SportNimbus Pte Ltd (2006) 2 CLJ 316. The opportunity was taken to consider furtherissues. Such issues include-• Stay of Court Proceedings: Can a Malaysian court stay a court action if theplace/seat of arbitration is outside Malaysia?• Enforcement of international awards made in Malaysia: Can an award made inan international arbitration in Malaysia be enforceable under the Act in Malaysia?16

• Interim measures: Can a Malaysian court grant interim measures if the seat ofarbitration is outside Malaysia?Meetings and discussions were conducted with the Bar Council, arbitrators and otherrelevant stakeholders. This followed drafting of an Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2007proposing amendments to Act 646 to offer solutions to the problem/issues.MEDIATIONTwo draft bills on Mediation were submitted by the Sub-Committee of the RulesCommittee and the Bar Council. In the course of studying the two Bills, the issue ofcompulsory mediation before the filing of cases in court and the implications arisingthere from arose. Work is continuing on the matter.NO-FAULT LIABILITY SCHEMEOn 6 March 2006, the LRRD received instructions from the Attorney General to conducta study on the possibility of introducing a No-Fault Liability Scheme. Subsequently initialresearch was conducted and the drafting of a Preliminary Issue Paper began. Then, on6 August 2007, plans for the scheme made national headlines in the New Straits Times.Through an exclusive interview, the Attorney General announced that the AttorneyGeneral Chambers was considering the introduction of a No-Fault Liability scheme thatwould provide quick compensation for motor vehicle accident victims.Following from that, the LRRD conducted various meetings with stakeholders in order tosolicit their views and opinions. The meetings were held on 29 August 2007, 4 October2007, 1 to 2 November 2007 and from 12 to 16 November 2007. On 9 November 2007,the Preliminary Issue Paper on the scheme was finalized and posted on the AGC’swebsite for views and opinions. A questionnaire was also inserted for the public tocomment on the scope and structure of the proposed scheme.17

In addition, a public lecture entitled “No Fault Liability in New Zealand: Lessons forMalaysia” was held at the Putrajaya International Convention Center (PICC) on 12November 2007. The speaker for the public lecture was Mr. David Cochrane, an expertfrom New Zealand.The speaker and his colleague Ms. Siobhan Hale were also involved in the InternationalVisiting Expert Programme (IVEP) organized by the LRRD from 12 to 16 November2007. The IVEP was a programme designed to facilitate information on the NewZealand scheme and there were also discussions with stakeholders on whether thescheme was suitable for Malaysia.On 5 and 6 December 2007, the Central Bank and General Insurance Association ofMalaysia conducted a forum on the NFL schemes. Experts from Australia, Japan andThailand were invited to present their respective NFL models.Currently, the LRRD is working on a Discussion Paper which is a compilation of viewsand opinions expressed in the meetings, public lecture, forum and discussions duringthe IVEP programme.18

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCETransfer of officers/staffSeventeen legal officers from the Division (2 Jusa C, 2 L54, 1 L52, 6 L48, 5 L44 and 1L41) were involved in the internal and external transfer exercise to other Ministries andwithin Divisions of the Attorney General’s Chambers throughout the year 2007.SCHEDULE ANo. Officer Effective Date Ministry/Division1. Cik Mazni bt. Buang(Gred L54)2. Puan Has Zanah bt. Mehat(Memangku Gred Utama C)3. Encik Yaacub b. Haji Chik(Memangku Gred L54)4. Encik Rosli bin Ahmad(Memangku Gred L48)5. Cik Junaidah bt. Mohd. Isa(Memangku Gred L48 (BTNP))6. Encik Allauddin b. Mohd. Tahir(Memangku Gred L48 (BTNP))7. Cik Munirah bt. Muhamed Padzil(Gred L41)8. Puan Rosmizan bt. Muhammad(Memangku L48)9. Encik Mohd. Radhi bin Abas(Memangku Gred L52)10. Puan Wan Rufaidah bt. WanOmar(Gred L48)1 February 2007 Bahagian Gubalan – Secarapentadbiran15 March 2007 Perbadanan Putrajaya(Memangku Gred Utama C)15 March 2007 Timbalan Pendakwa RayaUnit PendakwaanCawangan Wilayah(Memangku Gred L54)19 March 2007 Ketua Penolong PengarahILKAP(Memangku Gred L48(BTNP))19 March 2007 Bahagian Gubalan – Secarapentadbiran19 March 2007 Bahagian Gubalan – Secarapentadbiran19 March 2007 Bahagian Gubalan – Secarapentadbiran1 April 2007 Penolong Kanan PenggubalBahagian Gubalan(Memangku L48 (BTNP))16 April 2007 Timbalan Pendakwa RayaSuruhanjaya Komunikasi danMultimedia (Secara pinjaman)1 May 2007 Ketua Penolong PengarahILKAP(Memangku Gred L52)19

11. Encik Mah Yut Choy(Gred L48)12. Encik Darmafikri b. Abu Adam(Gred L44)13. Puan Hanipah bt. Farikullah(Gred Utama C)14. Encik Mahadhir bin MohdKhairuddin(Gred L44)15. Puan Norazura bt. MohamedMokhtar(Gred L44)16. Puan Siti Noor Alwani bt. Hamid(Gred L44)17. Puan Zabidah bt. Ahmad(Gred L44)1 May 2007 PengarahJabatan Insolvensi Perak(Gred L48)1 May 2007 PengarahJabatan InsolvensiTerengganu(Gred L44)1 June 2007 Ketua Bahagian Penasihat(Memangku Gred Utama BSecara Khas UntukPenyandang Gred Utama A)1 October 2007 Penasihat Undang-UndangJabatan Penjara MalaysiaKajang(Memangku Gred L48(BTNP))1 October 2007 Peguam Kanan PersekutuanKementerian Pengajian Tinggi(Memangku Gred L48 (BTNP)1 October 2007 Ketua Penolong PengarahILKAP(Memangku Gred L48(BTNP))1 October 2007 PengarahJabatan Insolvensi Kedah(Gred L44)Eight legal officers from Grade JUSA C to Grade L 41 joined the Division and a newLegal Officer on Grade L41 was appointed.Eleven support group staff from the Division (from Grade L32 to Grade N11) wereinvolved in the internal and external transfers. Eight support staff were posted to theDivision (Grade L29 to Grade N11) and eight were newly appointed staff (from GradeL29 to Grade N11).Excellent Service AwardSeveral officers of the Division both from headquarters and State Law Revision andReform Units have been awarded the excellent service award for the year 2007. Thepresentation of the award was held at Puspanitapuri, Putrajaya on 18 May 2007. A listof recipients of the award for 2007 is in Schedule B.20

SCHEDULE BNo.Name1. Puan Wan Azizon binti AhmadSenior Federal Counsel (Grade L48)2. Puan Nooriah binti OsmanFederal Counsel (Grade L44)3. Cik Norhamiza binti Mohamad NorAdministrative Assistant (Clerical/Operation) (Grade N17)4. Cik Norhayati binti Abdullah ThaniJunior Administrative Assistant (Grade N11)FinanceSchedule C shows the allocation and expenditure of the Division for the object 20000Object AsAllocation2007(RM)SCHEDULE CExpenses2007(RM)Surplusexpenses2007(RM)% ofexpenses21000 – Travelling and245,400.00 175,599.29 69,800.71 71.56Transportation Expenses22000 – Transportation of Goods 25,000.00 7,187.99 1,781.01 28.7623000 –Communication and Utility 24,000.00 9.852.32 14,147.66 41.0524000 – Rental 0.00 0.00 0 025000 –Food and Beverages 1,000.00 791.95 208.05 79.2026000 –Supply of Raw Materials,Maintenance and Repair27000 –Supply and otherMaterials28000 –Maintenance and MinorRepair Items Purchased29000 – Professional Servicesand Other HospitalityPurchased and Hospitality7,600.00 5,179.75 2,420.25 68.1511,220.00 7,019.30 4,180.70 62.675,000.00 3,045.00 1,955.00 60.90195,600.00 157,132.46 38,467.54 80.3321

Annual ConferenceThe Division had its annual conference at the Crown Plaza Riverside Hotel, Kuching,Sarawak from 4 to 7 March 2007. About 50 participants from headquarters, stateunits and the Companies Commission of Malaysia attended the conference.The conference was officiated by YBhg. Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail, the AttorneyGeneral. A dialogue session between the Attorney General and officers of theDivision was held with the Solicitor General in attendance.Working Papers were presented at the conference. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Shaharil Talibgave a talk entitled “Back to the Future” and Dr. Ranjit Singh Malhi on “Self-Esteemand Peak Performance at Work”. Madam Nurul Husni Abdul Rahman presented apaper on the proposed amendments to the Revision of Laws Act 1968 [Act 1].Madam Norhayati Mohd Noor presented on “Development of Self-Potential” and MrShahrom Idris on the functions of Legal Assistants.As part of its social activity, a bowling competition was held and a visit to the SarawakBiodiversity Centre was also organized. The conference concluded with a dinnerthemed “Denim/Denim Cowboy Nite”.22

Division MeetingThe Division had its meeting at the Palace of Golden Horses Hotel, Seri Kembangan,Selangor from 26 to 28 November 2007.23

Course/seminar/conferenceIn 2007 officers and staff of the Division (at headquarters and state units) attended astream of courses/seminars/conferences organized by various agencies such asILKAP, Prime Minister’s Department and the Training Unit of this Chambers. Theofficers also attended courses/seminars/conferences held outside the country as listedin Schedule D.SCHEDULE DCOURSE/SEMINAR/CONFERENCE ATTENDED BY OFFICERS AND STAFF OFLRRD YEAR 2007NO. NAME POSITION COURSE/SEMINAR/CONFERENCE1. Y. Bhg. Dato’ Mary Lim Jusa B LRRD Conference 2007Thiam SuanLegislative Drafting andLaw ReformDATE4-7 March21-23 MarchVENUEKuching,SarawakSingaporeOpening ceremonyConference andBrainstorming Session(Prosecution Division)2. Cik See Mee Chun Jusa C LRRD Conference 2007Judith Sihombing LandLaw Series27 August4-7 March22 MayAwana Kijal,TerengganuKuching,SarawakCrownePlaza Hotel,K.L.3. Encik Kamarolzaman b.AbideenL54Penyediaan Bajet(Pegawai PerkhidmatanKehakiman DanPerundangan)16-19 AprilILKAPTechniques and Skills forRevision & Reprint7-18 MayILKAP24

NO. NAME POSITION COURSE/SEMINAR/CONFERENCE4. Encik Mat Ghani b.L54 LRRD Conference 2007AbdullahBahasa Melayu:Tatabahasa, Peristilihan,Penterjemahan danPemakaiannya DalamUndang-UndangTechniques and Skills forRevision & Reprint“The Challenge ofCybercrime for CriminalJustice Systems”5. Puan Sohaini bt. Alias L54 Maritime LawTechniques and Skills forRevision & Reprint6. Puan Norhayati bt. Ahmad L54 LRRD Conference 2007Pengurusan TinggiDATE4-7 March26-30 March7-18 May4 July26-28 March7-18 May4-7 March20-22 MarchVENUEKuching,SarawakILKAPILKAPUniversity ofMalayaILKAPILKAPKuching,SarawakILKAPTechniques and Skills forRevision & Reprint“Judith Sihombing LandLaw Series”Konvensyen IntegritiNasional7-18 May22 May6 SeptemberILKAPCrownePlaza Hotel,K.L.PICC7. Encik Abdul Rani b. MegatKassimL48Sentencing Principles inMalaysia and UnitedKingdom – AComparative Study7 – 10 August ILKAP8. Puan Wan Azizon bt.AhmadL48 LRRD Conference 20074-7 MarchKuching,SarawakRegional ArbitrationConference22-23 JuneHotelRenaissanceKL25

NO. NAME POSITION COURSE/SEMINAR/CONFERENCETechniques and Skills forRevision & ReprintDomestic andInternational ArbitrationDATE7-18 May28-30 AugustVENUEILKAPILKAP9. Puan Norhasmiza bt.OthmanL48 LRRD Conference 20074-7 MarchKuching,SarawakPengurusan Fail danRekod16-19 JanuaryMITC,MelakaPenghayatan RumahkuSyurgaku20-21 MarchMITC,MelakaPenyediaan Bajet(Pegawai PerkhidmatanKehakiman DanPerundangan)16-19 AprilILKAPTechniques and Skills forRevision & Reprint7-18 MayILKAP10. Encik Mahadhir b. MohdKhairudinL44 LRRD Conference 20074-7 MarchKuching,SarawakPerintah Am, Tatatertib &Arahan Perbendaharaan16-19 JanuaryILKAPTechniques and Skills forRevision & Reprint7-18 MayILKAPPTK 3 Siri 7 Bi.2/200718-26 JulyILKAP11. Puan Nor Rajiah bt. MatZinL44(M)Kenegaraan4-8 JanuaryKBN MeruDNA Profiling10-12 JulyILKAPPersediaan PTK 1&2 Siri6 Bil.2/20076-10 AugustILKAP26

NO. NAME POSITION COURSE/SEMINAR/CONFERENCE12. Puan Nurul Husni bt. Ab. L41 LRRD Conference 2007RahmanMedico LegalDATE4-7 March6-8 FebruaryVENUEKuching,SarawakILKAPTeknik Menulis AlasanPenghakimanTechniques and Skills forRevision & ReprintForum “Women StrikingThe Balance InContemporary Malaysia”12-14 March7-18 May26 JulyILKAPILKAPGrandPrinceBallroom, KL13. Puan Nur Sarah Dina bt.BaharudinL41Induksi Khusus(Pegawai Kehakiman danPerundangan)9-11 AprilILKAPInduksi Umum (PegawaiKehakiman danPerundangan)12-26 AprilILKAPTechniques and Skills forRevision & Reprint7-18 MayILKAP14. Cik Noor Shahidah bt.SaharomL41 LRRD Conference 20074-7 MarchKuching,SarawakBM: Keterampilan BahasaUntuk KomunikasiBerkesan, PenulisanLaporan, Surat Rasmidan Minit Mesyuarat12-15 JuneILKAPPeraturan-PeraturanMesyuarat Dewan Rakyatdan Dewan Negara31 July – 2AugustILKAP15. Cik Aziana bt.Azib L41(K) LRRD Conference 2007Construction ArbitrationWorkshopExpose War Crimes4-7 March24-25 January5 FebruaryKuching,SarawakJPNPWTC27

NO. NAME POSITION COURSE/SEMINAR/CONFERENCEHarta IntelekDATE27 AprilVENUEKLCCWIPO National Workshopon the Enforcement ofIntellectual PropertyRightsPendapat Undang-Undang (Domestik)16. Cik Nur Dahlia bt. Azmi L41(K) LRRD Conference 2007Techniques and Skills forRevision & ReprintPendapat Undang-Undang (Domestik)21-23 May24-26 July4-7 March7-18 May24-26 JulyHotel Palaceof TheGoldenHorsesILKAPKuching,SarawakILKAPILKAP17. Encik Sani Dhillon b. PSalimL32 LRRD Conference 20074-7 MarchKuching,SarawakISO 9001:2000 AdvancedAuditing Training withLive Audit16-17 JanuaryJPNTatacara PengurusanAset Alih Kerajaan10 JulyILKAPKursus Asas Gubalan,Semakan dan CetakanSemula31 July – 3AugustILKAP18. Puan Noraini bt. AbuHasanL32 LRRD Conference 20074-7 MarchKuching,SarawakEnglish For FunctionalPurposes (KumpulanSokongan 1)16-19 JanuaryILKAPAsas Gubalan, Semakandan Cetakan Semula31 July – 3AugustILKAP19. Puan Mazlina bt. Mat Nor L32 LRRD Conference 2007 4-7 March Kuching,Sarawak28

NO. NAME POSITION COURSE/SEMINAR/CONFERENCEKursus BM: KeterampilanBahasa UnutkKomunikasi Berkesan,Penulisan Laporan, SuratRasmi dan MinitMesyuaratAsas Gubalan, Semakandan Cetakan SemulaTatacara Kewangan20. Puan Azia bt. Hashim L32 BM: Keterampilan BahasaUntuk KomunikasiBerkesan, PenulisanLaporan, Surat Rasmidan Minit MesyuaratDATE12-15 June31 July – 3August19 – 23August12-15 JuneVENUEILKAPILKAPSeaviewHotel,LangkawiILKAP21. Puan Norhayati bt. MohdNoorAsas Gubalan, Semakandan Cetakan SemulaL29 LRRD Conference 2007Penyelidikan Undang-Undang31 July – 3August4-7 March12-15 MarchILKAPKuching,SarawakILKAPKeselamatanPerlindungan AnjuranJPN8-10 MayILKAPAsas Gubalan, Semakandan Cetakan Semula31 July – 3AugustILKAP22. Cik Nur Huda bt.MohamadL29 LRRD Conference 20074-7 MarchKuching,SarawakPembantu Undang-Undang (PelbagaiJabatan)23-25 JanuaryILKAPAsas Gubalan, Semakandan Cetakan Semula31 July – 3AugustILKAP23. Puan Sharifah Khaidijahbt. Syed AriffinN22 Bina Insan Bil.2/2007 25-28FebruaryPCB ResortKelantan29

NO. NAME POSITION COURSE/SEMINAR/CONFERENCEPenganjakan Paradigmadan Pemikiran KreatifBil.8/2007DATEVENUE14 April Hotel GrandContinentalAlor Star24. Cik Neevashini a/pRavindanN17 LRRD Conference 2007KeselamatanPerlindungan ModulPendaftar Rahsia Bil.2/20074-7 March3-5 AprilJPM25. Puan Shahida bt. Samsu@ IsmailN17 Pembantu Khas 6 –7 February ILKAP26. Puan Nor Surayah Hanimbt AbdullahN17Etika Kerja dalamPerkhidmatan Awam(Kumpulan Sokongan 1)16-18 JanuaryILKAP27. Puan Noor Zaihan bt.Mohd NoorN17KeselamatanPerlindungan ModulPendaftar Rahsia Bil.2/2007Bengkel Aplikasi SistemMaklumat PengurusanSumber Manusia3-5 April21-23FebruaryJPMJPAKursus Semangat KerjaBerpasukan (TeamBuilding)2-4 AprilBrindleyTraining AndCamp, N. 9KeselamatanPerlindungan ModulBengkel KeselamatanDokumen24-25 AprilJPM28. Cik Nor Azleeny bt. AbdZizN17Komputer Bil.1/2007(Kumpulan Sokongan 1)6-8 March ILKAP29. Cik Norhamiza bt.Mohamad NorN17Bengkel Aplikasi SistemMaklumat PengurusanSumber Manusia21-23FebruaryJPAKomputer Bil.1/2007(Kumpulan Sokongan 1)6 – 8 MarchILKAPSemangat KerjaBerpasukan (TeamBuilding)2-4 AprilBrindleyTraining AndCamp, N.930

NO. NAME POSITION COURSE/SEMINAR/CONFERENCE30. Puan Juliyah bt A. Latiff N17 Pengurusan KeselamatanFail dan Pejabat(Kumpulan Sokongan 1)DATE9-11 January ILKAPVENUE31. Puan Norfadzilah bt.ZainudinN17Pengurusan KeselamatanFail dan Pejabat(Kumpulan Sokongan 1)9-11 JanuaryILKAPKeselamatanPerlindungan ModulBengkel KeselamatanDokumen19-21 JuneJPM32. Cik Suhaizan bt. Omar N17 Perkhidmatan PelangganProsedur Kerja dan FailMejaBengkel PengurusanRekod20 – 21 March26 – 29 March10-12SeptemberINTAN, Jln.ElmuINTAN Jln.ElmuHotel SeriCosta,Melaka33. Cik Norhayati bt. AbdullahThaniN11Etika Kerja DalamPerkhidmatan Awam26-28FebruaryILKAPEnglish for FunctionalPurposes Kump. Sok. II16-19 AprilILKAP34. Puan Nor Azlinda bt. Hj.Mat DasaN11Semangat KerjaBerpasukan (TeamBuilding)2-4 AprilBrindleyTraining AndCamp, PasirPanjang, N.935. Puan Dayang Hanidawatibt. HamzahN11Asas Pembantu TadbirRendahMotivasi danKecemerlangan Diri13-24 MayINTURA29-31 January INTURA36. Puan Nooraniza bt. Abd.RahimN11 Komputer Bil.2/ 2007(Kump.Sok II)4-6SeptemberILKAP31

NO. NAME POSITION COURSE/SEMINAR/CONFERENCE37. Puan Azlina bt. Baharom N11 Kursus Asas PembantuTadbir Rendah38. Encik Azhar b. Ibrahim N1 Semangat KerjaBerpasukan (TeamBuilding)DATEVENUE13-24 May INTURA2-4 April BrindleyTraining AndCamp, PasirPanjang, N.939. Encik Mohamad Faiz b.Md. DinN1English for FunctionalPurpose (Kump. Sok.II)Bil.3/0714-17 MayILKAPAsas PAP Cemerlang16 – 20 JulyINTAN, Sg.PetaniBiro Tata Negara2-6 AugustUlu Kenas,PerakCOURSE/SEMINAR/CONFERENCE ATTENDED BY OFFICERS AND STAFF OFLRRD YEAR 2007State Revision UnitSTATE NAME POSITIONCOURSE/SEMINAR/CONFERENCEDATESelangor1. Tengku Suhaily bt.Tengku IbrahimL29LRRD Conference 2007Bina Insan di Kem BinaSemangat Ampang Pecah,Hulu Langat, Selangor4-7 March2-3 AprilMesyuarat BPPUU30 JulyAsas Gubalan, Semakan,Cetakan Semula31 July – 3AugustE-Perolehan29-30 August2. Wahidatul Akmal bt.Abdul WahabN11E-Perolehan29-30 August32

STATE NAME POSITIONCOURSE/SEMINAR/CONFERENCEDATEPerak1. Pn. Norazura bt.Mohd MoktharL44LRRD Conference 2007Penilaian Tahap Kecekapan1&2 Siri 5 Bil.1/20074-7 March19-23 MarchGubalan (Asas) PegawaiUndang-Undang9-12 AprilTechniques and Skills forRevision & Reprint7-18 MayPTK 3 Siri 7 Bil.2/2007 untukPegawai Undang-UndangGred L4418-26 JulyMesyuarat BPPUU30 July2. Mohammed KhairulFareez b. HanafiL29LRRD Conference 2007Bahasa Melayu : Tatabahasa,Peristilahan, Terjemahan danPemakaiannya dalamUndang-undang4-7 March26-30 MarchKeselamatan Perlindungan8-10 MayPersediaan Peperiksaan PTKuntuk Pembantu Undang-Undang29-31 MayAsas Gubalan, Semakan danCetakan Semula31 Jul-3 AugustMesyuarat BPPUU30 JulyDestop Productivity :Presentation Tools25-28 June3. Noor Adibah bt.Abd MoinN11Pengurusan KeselamatanKebakaran24-25 April33

STATE NAME POSITIONCOURSE/SEMINAR/CONFERENCEDATEPahang1. En. MohamedFaizal b. MohdFedderL44 LRRD Conference 2007Technique and Skills forRevision and Reprint.4-7 March7-18 MayMesyuarat BahagianPenyemakan danPembaharuan Undang-Undang Bil. 2/200730 JulyGubalan Asas bagi PembantuUndang-Undang BahagianPenyemakan (SebagaiPenceramah)3 AugustBina Insan (Pendekatan IslamHadhari) JPN28-30 AugustSultanate Lands Enactment19198 August2. Cik Nurul Haidabinti Mohd SallehLRRD Conference 2007Bahasa Melayu : Tatabahasa,Peristilahan, Terjemahan danPemakaiannya dalamUndang-undang4-7 March26-30 MarchMesyuarat BahagianPenyemakan danPembaharuan Undang-Undang Bil. 2/200730 JulyAsas Gubalan, Semakan danCetakan Semula31 Jul-3 AugustSultanate Lands Enactment19198 AugustTaman Negara (Pahang)Enactment 19396 September34

STATE NAME POSITIONCOURSE/SEMINAR/CONFERENCEDATE3. Pn. Azilawati bt. Hj.AzizanN11Etika KerjaBiro Tatanegara22-25 January4-8 MarchModul Bina Insan28-30 AugustPusat Sumber –Pengkatalogan/Winsis/Template Cute4-7 SeptemberTerengganu LRRD Conference 20074 – 7 MarchBahasa Melayu: Tatabahasa,Peristilahan,Terjemahan danPemakaiannya DalamUndang-Undang.26 – 30 MarchPersembahan Berkesan9-12 AprilTechniques and Skills ForRevision and Reprint7-18 MayKeselamatan dan KesihatanPekerjaan PerkhidmatanAwam Terengganu12 JulyMesyuarat BahagianPenyemakan danPembaharuan Undang-Undang30 JulyLinux Desktop Administration30 July35

STATE NAME POSITIONCOURSE/SEMINAR/CONFERENCEAsas Gubalan, Semakan danCetakan Semula bagiPembantu Undang-UndangDATE31 July - 3AugustNegeriSembilanZuraidah bt. Ahmad N11 Kenegaraan Sistem SaraanMalaysia (SSM) di BTN, KulimKedahAsas Pangkalan Data PerisianWinsis/Template CUTE15-19 March5-7 SeptemberMelaka1. Pn. Norhasmiza bt.OthmanL44LRRD Conference 2007Modul Rumahku Syurgaku4 – 7 March20 March2. Mohd Shahrom b.IdrisL29LRRD Conference 20074 – 7 MarchBahasa Melayu : Tatabahasa,Peristilahan, Terjemahan danPemakaiannya dalamUndang-undang26-30 MarchKeselamatan Perlindungan8 – 10 MayPersediaan PTK untukPembantu Undang-Undang29 – 31 MayPeranan Penjawat Awam keArah Bertaraf Dunia26 Feb – 2MarchPengurusan Integriti2 – 4 JulyMesyuarat BahagianPenyemakan danPembaharuan Undang-Undang30 JulyAsas Gubalan, Semakan danCetakan Semula bagiPembantu Undang-Undang31 July – 3August36

STATE NAME POSITIONCOURSE/SEMINAR/CONFERENCEDATEKelantan L44 LRRD Conference 2007Gubalan Asas‘Techniques and Skills ForRevision and Reprint’4 – 7 March9 – 12 April7 – 18 MayNaziran daripada Ibu Pejabat12 JuneJawatankuasaUndang-UndangPTK 3Penyemakan14 – 1518 – 26Mesyuarat BahagianPenyemakan & PembaharuanUndang-Undang30 JulyMenyampaikan ceramah bagiKursus Semakan & cetakansemula bagi PembantuUndang-Undang BahagianPenyemakan & PembaharuanUndang-Undang1 AugustMesyuarat JawatankuasaPenyemakan Undang-Undang13 AugustMesyuarat JawatankuasaPenyemakan Undang-Undang9 SeptemberPerlis1. En.Mohd SharirRedzuan b. AbdSamadL29Sesi Latihan PenggunaanSistem InfoLegalAplikasi HRMIS12 February21-23 FebruaryProduktiviti NPC27 FebruaryMandatory Handholding e-Perolehan23-25 FebruaryHari Kualiti Peringkat Utara14 MayKMK Negeri Perlis5 June37

STATE NAME POSITIONCOURSE/SEMINAR/CONFERENCEDATEAsas Gubalan, Semakan danCetakan Semula31 July – 3August2. Pn. Nur EzayuAzira bt. HamzahN11Produktiviti NPCPersidangan BahagianPengurusan27 February11-14 JuneBengkel Pengurusan Rekod10-12 SeptemberPulauPinang1. Mohd Nazrul Hakimb. GhazaliL29Kursus Infolegal di JPN,Putrajaya.5 February 2007LRRD Conference 20074-7 MarchBahasa Melayu : Tatabahasa,Peristilahan, Terjemahan danPemakaiannya dalamUndang-undang26-30 MarchKeselamatan PerlindunganPejabat8-10 MayAsas Gubalan, Semakan danCetakan Semula31 July-3 August2. Jamilah bt. MohdRodziN11Kenegaraan Sistem SaraanMalaysia (SSM)15-19 March38

Officers of the Division also presented papers to participants within the country andabroad as listed in Schedule E.SCHEDULE ESERIES OF LECTURES/PAPERS PRESENTED BY LRRD FOR YEAR 2007No. Name Title Course Date Venue1. Dato’ Mary LimThiam Suan2. Cik See MeeChunLiability of School Authorities &Vicarious LiabilityLaw Reform in Malaysia, RecentConstitutional Developmentsand Statutory InterpretationKemahiran Menyemak Undang-UndangLaw of NegligenceLegislative Draftingand Law ReformPTK 6 Siri 11 Bil.2/200728 March21-23March15AugustILKAPAGCS’poreILKAP3. En.Kamarolzamanbin Abideen4. En. Mat Ghanibin Abdullah5. Pn. Sohaini bt.Alias7. Pn. WanAzizon bt.AhmadKemahiran Menyemak Undang-UndangPerancangan, Penyediaan danProses Kerja dalam KerjaPenyemakan dan CetakanSemulaTaklimat Bahagian-Bahagian diJPNPengenalan kepada GubalanTugas dan Peranan BPPUUPTK 6 Siri 10 Bil.2/2007Kursus Gubalandan Semakan bagiPembantu Undang-Undang BPPUUKursus InduksiPegawaiKehakiman danPerundanganKursus Gubalandan Semakan bagiPembantu Undang-Undang BPPUUKursus GubalanUndang-UndangAsas UntukJabatanKeselamatan danKesihatanPekerjaan Malaysia(JKKP)20 June1 stAugustILKAPILKAP9 July AGC31 July ILKAP26 July ILKAP39

8. Pn.Norhasmiza bt.Othman9. Pn. Siti NoorAlwani bt.Hamid10. Pn. Nooriah bt.Osman11. En. MohamedFaizal binMohamedFedderKompetensi Khusus BPPUULatih Amal Semakan Undang-UndangLatih Amal Semakan Undang-Undang NegeriLatih Amal Cetakan SemulaUndang-UndangLatih Amal Cetakan SemulaSemakan Undang-UndangKursus PersediaanPTK 1&2 Siri 6Bil.2/2007Kursus Gubalandan Semakan bagiPembantu Undang-Undang BPPUUKursus Gubalandan Semakan bagiPembantu Undang-Undang BPPUUKursus Gubalandan Semakan bagiPembantu Undang-Undang BPPUUKursus Gubalandan Semakan bagiPembantu Undang-Undang BPPUU9 August ILKAP2 August ILKAP1 August ILKAP2-3August3 August40

Second Annual Event of the Attorney General’s ChambersThe Division took part actively in the organization of the Second Annual Event of theAttorney General’s Chambers of Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia and Singapore held atNexus Resort, Karambunai, Sabah from 19- 21 April 2007. The Division together withthe International Affairs Division was the Secretariat to the event. About 180participants comprising legal officers from the Attorney General’s Chambers of the threecountries participated in the event. The event was officiated by the Honourable DeputyPrime Minister of Malaysia.42

International Visiting Expert ProgrammeAs an extension of the consultation process, a Public Lecture on No-Fault Liabilityproject was organized by the Division on 12 November 2007. It was one of the activitiesidentified under the International Visiting Expert Programme (IVEP). The title of thePublic Lecture was “No-Fault Liability in New Zealand: Lessons for Malaysia”. Thelecture provides a platform to the wider public with a view to opening up discussion anddebate.The expert for the programme was Mr David Cochrane, a lawyer from Chapman & Trip,a prominent legal firm in New Zealand. He is an expert in the field under study by theDivision i.e a proposal to introduce a compensation scheme to victims of motor vehicleaccidents. The expert spent a week with the officers of the Division providing expertadvice on several aspects identified for the project.43

Internal Audit MS ISO 9001:2000A second Internal Audit was conducted on 2 and 3 October 2007 to fulfill therequirement of the manual quality document MS ISO 9001:2000. The Internal Audit wasconducted by four internal auditors appointed by the Commissioner of Law Revision andReform. Activities covered by the audit process were the manual quality, ManagementRepresentative, work process for revision, reprint, translation, reform andadministration. An audit report was prepared and submitted to the ManagementRepresentative.44