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Obituary - Fr. O.C. Lim
Submitted by admin on Sun, Jun 7, 2020 - 5:00 pmBorn: 26.08.43 Ordained: 01.05.92 Departed: 05.06.20
It is with profound sadness that we announce the demise of Reverend Father Anthony Lim Ooi Chai, better known as Fr O.C. Lim who passed away on 5th of June 2020 at Pantai Medical Centre. He was 77. Read more »
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Wither the Oath – Article By Datuk Joy Appukuttan
Submitted by newsteam on Sun, May 17, 2020 - 5:00 pmWither the Oath – Article By Datuk Joy Appukuttan [i]
The Federal Constitution makes it mandatory that before Ministers or Deputy Ministers can exercise any of the functions of his office, he must first take his oath of office, allegiance and secrecy before His Majesty, the King. [ii]
Similarly, the Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat cannot assume his duties until he takes the oath of office and allegiance. [iii] Read more »
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Parliament Should Not Sit In Vain – Article By Datuk Joy Appukuttan
Submitted by admin on Fri, May 8, 2020 - 5:00 pmParliament Should Not Sit In Vain [i] By Datuk Joy Appukuttan [ii]
A. Introduction
It is reported that the Dewan Rakyat will convene on 18th May 2020 but for only one day. The sitting is being held only to discuss government bills and matters. [iii] The report apparently also states that there will be no oral and written question sessions or motions in light of Covid 19 pandemic. Read more »
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Community Service - The Alternative Form of Sentencing Article By Datuk Joy Appukuttan
Submitted by newsteam on Thu, Apr 23, 2020 - 5:00 pmCommunity Service - The Alternative Form of Sentencing [1] By Datuk Joy Appukuttan [2]
1. Introduction
Until recently, many offenders of the Prevention And Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures Within the Infected Local Areas) Regulations 2020 [3] (“Regulation”), were subjected to the maximum fine of RM1,000-00 and in some cases custodial sentences. Read more »
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Speech By Joseph Lourdes, President of CLS Kuala Lumpur During 2019 Dinner And Dance
Submitted by newsteam on Thu, Nov 21, 2019 - 1:00 pmIt is an honour and privilege to write this message on the joyous occasion of the Catholic Lawyers’ Society’s 25th Anniversary, and we thank Almighty God for guiding and blessing our Society over the last 25 years.
The work of our Society began in the early 90’s with the coming together of the late Cecilia Fernandez, our first President, and the late Sir Dato’ Dr. Peter Mooney with the guidance and support of Emeritus Cardinal Soter Fernandez, and our then Spiritual Director Rev. Fr. O.C. Lim SJ. Read more »
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CLS 25th Anniversary Annual Dinner And Dance 2019
Submitted by newsteam on Wed, Nov 13, 2019 - 6:00 pmThe Catholic Lawyers’ Society (“CLS”) held their annual Dinner & Dance in conjunction with its 25th Anniversary on the 5th of October, 2019 at the Renaissance Hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
This year in conjunction with its Silver Jubilee, the Society decided to raise funds for the Positive Living Community (“PLC”). The PLC is a shelter that provides care and support for homeless men stricken with HIV/AIDS. Read more »
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CLS Press Statement: SUHAKAM Inquiry Panel's Findings
Submitted by newsteam on Mon, Apr 22, 2019 - 5:00 pmThe conclusion of the SUHAKAM Inquiry Panel on the disappearance of Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh; that they are victims of enforced disappearances carried out by the Special Branch, Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur, is very disturbing.
The Catholic Lawyers’ Society, Kuala Lumpur (CLS) supports the call by the Malaysian Bar for the establishment of a Special Task Force to reclassify, reopen and reinvestigate the disappearance of Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh. Read more »
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Votive Mass of The Holy Spirit (Red Mass) 2019 Sub-Committee Report
Submitted by newsteam on Fri, Mar 22, 2019 - 5:00 pmThe following report was submitted by the Red Mass Sub-Committee.
1. The 25th Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit, commonly known as the Red Mass, was celebrated on Saturday, 12 January 2019 at the Cathedral of St John (“St John’s”). Read more »
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Speech By Rita Wong, President of CLS Kuala Lumpur During The Red Mass 2019
Submitted by newsteam on Thu, Jan 24, 2019 - 7:00 pmFollowing is the full text of the speech given by Rita Wong, President of the Catholic Lawyers’ Society Kuala Lumpur during the Red Mass held recently at the Cathedral of St. John, Kuala Lumpur.
Your Lordship Bishop Richard Ng, Your Grace Archbishop Julian Leow, Your Grace Archbishop Emeritus Murphy Pakiam, Reverend Fathers, Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, My fellow lawyers, ladies and gentlemen. Read more »
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Red Mass 2019 - Prayer & Humility fundamentals for Christian life
Submitted by newsteam on Sun, Jan 13, 2019 - 12:00 amApproximately 70 odd Catholic Lawyers gathered at St John’s Cathedral to begin the legal year with the celebration of the Red Mass.
The main celebrant was His Lordship Richard Ng DD, Bishop of Miri. Con-celebrating at the Red Mass were His Grace Archbishop Julian Leow and Archbishop Emeritus Murphy Pakiam, Rev Fr Jestus Pereira and CLS spiritual advisor Rev Fr Michael Chua. Read more »
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