The Perak Bar’s 2025 Law Conference, themed “Law Unplugged: Real Talk on Real Practice,” brought together an impressive lineup of judges, lawyers, and legal minds for a full day of lively discussion and learning at 1969 D’Kelly Hotel, Ipoh.
The event kicked off with a keynote address by Chief Justice YAA Datuk Seri Utama Wan Ahmad Farid bin Wan Salleh, who spoke passionately about the evolving demands of the legal profession and the need to uphold integrity in every aspect of practice.
YB M. Kula Segaran, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), also shared insights on ongoing legal reforms to strengthen Malaysia’s justice system.
The welcome address by Mr. B.K. Pillai, Chairman of the Perak Bar Committee, set the tone for open, honest dialogue between the Bench and the Bar — a spirit that carried through the day’s sessions.
The conference featured a stellar panel of speakers, including:
YA Dato’ Lee Swee Seng, Federal Court Judge
YA Datuk Noorin binti Badaruddin, Court of Appeal Judge
YA Datin Paduka Evrol Mariette Peters, Court of Appeal Judge
YA Tuan Muniandy A/L Kannyappan, Court of Appeal Judge
YA Tuan Su Tiang Joo and YA Tuan Moses Susayan, High Court Judges
YA Tuan Augustine Anthony, YA Puan Eswary A/P Maree, and YA Tuan Paramalingam A/L J. Doraisamy, Chairmen of the Industrial Court of Malaysia
Dato’ Domnic Selvam A/L Gnanapragasam, Ms. Pushpa Ratnam, Mr. Muhendaran Suppiah, Mr. Kenny Lai Choe Ken, Mr. Athimulan Muruthiah, En. Danial Rahman Bin Yang Razali, Mr. James Huntzen Ong, and Mr. Wong Chong Ee Matt, representing leading firms across Malaysia.
Guiding the discussions were moderators Mr. Babu Raj Raja Gopal, Mr. B.K. Pillai, Mr. Meor Mohammad Ariff Bin Meor Sulaiman, Mr. Shassidaren A/L Deva Sana Pathy, and Dr. Saravanabavan Mathialagan, who ensured that each session was as engaging as it was thought-provoking.
Closing the event, Ms. Elaine Foong Sook Yen, Chairperson of the Professional Standards and Development Committee (PSDC), expressed gratitude to all participants for making the conference a success.
Organised by the Perak Bar PSDC Sub-Committee, the 2025 Law Conference was a reminder that the best conversations about law happen when we’re willing to unplug — and speak from experience.
