KUALA LUMPUR – The Bar Council will be providing free legal advice and assistance to those affected by the recent flood disaster.
President A.G. Kalidas said the council will hold the Disaster Legal Assistance programme with the help of its National Legal Aid Committee, and with the assistance of the courts.
“The Malaysian Bar once again expresses our deepest sympathies to those who have been affected by the floods that occurred last week,” he said in a statement tonight.
“We understand that these are very difficult and challenging times, and that the public may have numerous legal questions about their rights arising from the effects of the floods.”
Kalidas said the service will be free of charge and open to all Malaysians and non-Malaysians, adding that a means test is not required. He also said the Bar will assist all those who are affected and in need.
He said the programme will be available for an initial period of two weeks from December 27 to January 10 next year. He added that its operating hours are Monday-Thursday, from 2pm to 4.30pm.
“The Bar will continue to work to expand the reach of the programme to cover as many localities as possible,” he said.
“The initial period of operation may also be extended, should the need arise.”
To support the initiative, Kalidas urged Bar members – including those who specialise or have relevant experience in insurance, personal injury, and probate matters – and pupils in chambers to volunteer for the programme.
“The Bar stands in solidarity with all those affected by the floods, and we are committed to lending our support and assistance to help those in need rebuild their lives from the aftermath of this tragedy.”
He said the public may walk in at any of the following locations, or call the respective contact numbers for more information. – The Vibes, December 24, 2021
Kuala Lumpur Legal Aid Centre
Unit 3.03, Level 3
Wisma Badan Peguam Malaysia
2 Leboh Pasar Besar
50050 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2691-1121 / 03-2692-1122
Email: [email protected]
Selangor Legal Aid Centre
No 41-A, Jalan Bola Jaring 13/15
Seksyen 13, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor
Tel: 03-5510-7007
Email: [email protected]
Kuala Selangor Legal Aid Centre
No 32, Jalan Bendahara 1/1
Taman Bendahara
45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor
Tel: 03-3281-2428
Email: [email protected]
Kompleks Mahkamah Kajang
Jalan Cempaka Putih
43000 Kajang, Selangor
Tel: 03-8733-9794 / 03-8733-9821
Mahkamah Tinggi, Sesyen dan Majistret Klang
Jalan Dato’ Hamzah (Bangunan Tambahan)
41506 Klang, Selangor
Tel: 03-3375-8400
Kompleks Mahkamah Shah Alam
Persiaran Pegawai, Seksyen 5
40000 Shah Alam, Selangor
Tel: 03-5510-3543
Kuantan Legal Aid Centre
No B64, Tingkat 1A
Lorong Tun Ismail 6
Off Jalan Tun Ismail
25000 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 09-515-9244
Email: [email protected]
Temerloh Legal Aid Centre
Bilik Peguam
Bangunan Mahkamah Tinggi
28000 Temerloh, Pahang
Tel: 09-296-9410
Email: [email protected]
Bilik Peguam
Kompleks Mahkamah Kuantan
Bandar Indera Mahkota
25200 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 09-515-9244
