​About this segment: Person of the Month is an initiative by the University of Malaya Law Review which aims to feature a prominent member of the University of Malaya’s Law Faculty towards the end of each month. The purpose of this segment is twofold. Firstly, to give due recognition to the contributions of our student leaders and secondly, so that their achievements might inspire other members of the faculty towards greater success.

Rizq Nurrqausar Binti R M Bakri, a final year student in the Faculty of Law, University Malaya
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​Rizq Nurrqausar Binti R M Bakri, fondly known as Qausar, is a final year law student here in the University of Malaya. Qausar was born on 16 April 1997  in Perak and raised in Petaling Jaya as the eldest child in her family. Her love and passion of reading — particularly the non-fiction and self-help genres by Richard Templar and Haemin Sunim — is often complemented with Netflix’s much adored ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ series amongst others. Recognised for her humour and delicate side of sentimentality, Qausar is also gifted with the skills of baking ‘kek batik’, as affirmed by friends and acquaintances alike!

Raphael Kok, an alumnus of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya.

Raphael Kok, known to many as Raphael, is an alumnus of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (‘UM’). As a mooting coach, Raphael is commonly associated with his massive contribution in successfully guiding countless of UM mooting teams to multiple victories, nationally and internationally. Constantly raising the bar after each win, he is one of the driving factors to the mushrooming number of world-class mooters from the UM Law Faculty. Drawing a parallel to most students prior to entering law school, Raphael started his journey without even wanting to read law in the first place. As a kid who was mesmerised by dinosaurs and stars, Raphael aspired to be an archaeologist and astronaut. However, his family, which consists of UM alumni, prompted him to further his studies in UM. His diverse array of interests — ranging from history, politics, technology, and journalism — reaffirmed his decision to venture into the multidisciplinary realm of law. Thus, he acquired his undergraduate law degree from UM in 2008.

Landscape view of the coveted 33rd Sultan Azlan Shah Law Lecture at the Grand Ballroom of the St. Regis Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

On 5th of November 2019, the 33rd Sultan Azlan Shah Law Lecture was held at the Grand Ballroom of the St. Regis Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. The lecture was organised by the Sultan Azlan Shah Foundation and the University of Malaya. It was an honour to have a highly-esteemed guest speaker, The Right Honorable, The Lord Briggs of Westbourne, Justice of the Supreme Court of United Kingdom to deliver a speech on the topic of ‘International Commerce: Mapping the Law in the Borderless World,’ in the presence of DYMM Paduka Seri Sultan Perak Darul Ridzuan, Sultan Nazrin Shah, and DYMM Raja Permaisuri Perak Darul Ridzuan, Tuanku Zara Salim. 

​About this segment: Person of the Month is an initiative by the University of Malaya Law Review which aims to feature a prominent member of the University of Malaya’s Law Faculty towards the end of each month. The purpose of this segment is twofold. Firstly, to give due recognition to the contributions of our student leaders and secondly, so that their achievements might inspire other members of the faculty towards greater success.

Benjamin Kho Jia Yuan, a final year student at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya.
 
Kho Jia Yuan is a final year student at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya. More fondly known as Benjamin, he hails from Johor Bahru yet is legally a Sarawakian. He is a big fan of Crayon Shin-chan, squash, bread, and lame jokes. The joy he finds in reading, especially the Harry Potter Book Series and Jin Yong’s Novels, is perhaps the only contender for his love for Wantan Noodle. ​Some recognise him for his intellectual prowess, others for his involvement in a multitude of projects, with a spice of volunteerism and a sprinkle of mooting. Yet, behind his formidable achievements lies a kind, compassionate and dedicated character who constantly strives to gain new experiences.

​About this segment: Person of the Month is an initiative by the University of Malaya Law Review which aims to feature a prominent member of the University of Malaya’s Law Faculty towards the end of each month. The purpose of this segment is twofold. Firstly, to give due recognition to the contributions of our student leaders and secondly, so that their achievements might inspire other members of the faculty towards greater success.

​Sahira Sha’ari, a final year student at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya
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As the spark of light in the dim halls of the Faculty, Sahira Sha’ari has never failed to cheer her fellow peers up. Known to many as Sahira, her multifaceted achievements speak volumes, cementing her as an all-rounder in juggling leadership roles in student bodies and moots simultaneously. Soon to be stepping out of law school, Sahira has set her eyes on either an overseas fellowship program or a paralegal position in a law firm before delving into the civil litigation field.

About this segment: Alumnus of the Month is an initiative by the University of Malaya Law Review which aims to feature a prominent alumnus of the University of Malaya’s Law Faculty. The purpose of this segment is two-fold. First, to give due recognition to the contributions of our alumni and second, so that their remarkable achievements might inspire other members of the faculty towards greater successes.

Lim Wei Jiet, an alumnus of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya.

He may have graduated in 2014, but the name Lim Wei Jiet has become a household name to countless members of the Faculty, legal fraternity and society in general. Fondly known as Wei Jiet, he is recognised for his outstanding academic track record and his remarkable achievements within and without the Faculty. Now, Wei Jiet serves as a legal associate at Messrs Sreenevasan.

About this segment: Alumnus of the Month is an initiative by the University of Malaya Law Review which aims to feature a prominent member of the University of Malaya’s Law Faculty towards the end of each month. The purpose of this segment is twofold. Firstly
, to give due recognition to the contributions of our student leaders and secondly, so that their achievements might inspire other members of the faculty towards greater success.

Hanan Khaleeda, an alumnus from the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya​

​Hanan Khaleeda binti Fadzil, or better known as Hanan, is an alumnus of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya. An outspoken and confident character, Hanan’s numerous moot, debate and leadership accolades are hallmarks of her four illustrious years in law school. Amongst others, she participated in the Oxford Intellectual Property Moot Competition 2017 as well as the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Competition 2018. Hanan was also the Editor-in-Chief of the 2017/2018 Executive Board of the University of Malaya Law Review. At present, Hanan oversees the 2018/2019 Executive Board and is due to graduate in October 2019. 

​Lily Sabreena binti Mastura, a final year student at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya.
 
Lily Sabreena binti Mastura, fondly known as Lily, is a final year student at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (UM). Her grit and graceful personality shines through, making her one of the more eminent personalities in the Faculty. In her 4 years of law school, Lily participated in various international moot competitions, notably the Tun Suffian International Human Rights Moot Competition, the International Maritime Law Moot Competition (IMLAM), the LAWASIA International Moot Competition and the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Competition. In all the competitions she participated, Lily and her team has made remarkable achievements which put the Faculty on the map as a formidable moot powerhouse in the international landscape.

About this segment: Person of the Month is an initiative by the University of Malaya Law Review which aims to feature a prominent member of the University of Malaya’s Law Faculty towards the end of each month. The purpose of this segment is twofold. Firstly, to give due recognition to the contributions of our student leaders and secondly, so that their achievements might inspire other members of the faculty towards greater success.

Adam Thye Yong Wei, a final year student at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya
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​Adam Thye Yong Wei, fondly known as Adam, is a final year student of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (‘UM’). Highly recognised for his recent success as the Runner-up of the National Client Consultation Competition 2019, Adam is a prominent, all-rounded student who was active in mooting competitions—both as participant and organiser—as well as in legal aid efforts. Soon to be stepping out of law school, Adam anticipates a working holiday trip to the United States of America for a few months after his final examination, before commencing his pupillage in the field of litigation.

About this segment: Alumnus of the Month is an initiative by the University of Malaya Law Review which aims to feature a prominent alumnus of the University of Malaya’s Law Faculty. The purpose of this segment is two-fold. First, to give due recognition to the contributions of our alumni and second, so that their remarkable achievements might inspire other members of the faculty towards greater successes.

Puteri Eleni Binti Megat Osman, Alumnus of the Faculty of Law, University Malaya.
 
Despite her graduation in 2015, the name Puteri Eleni Binti Megat Osman, or more fondly known as Puteri, never really left the halls of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (UM) up until today. A renowned student, mooter and leader during her years here, Puteri is known for her excellent academic track record and her outstanding achievements in the mooting scene. She also served as the President of the Asian Law Students’ Association (ALSA) for the 2013/2014 tenure. Now, Puteri serves as a legal associate at Khazanah National Berhad.