Natalie Ooi Wan Qing, fondly known as Natalie, is an alumna of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (UM). Graduating from UM in 2011, Natalie is often remembered alongside her teammates for their remarkable feats in high-profile mooting competitions, notably the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition (Jessup Moot) and the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (Vis Moot). Beyond the Faculty, her rising career as a litigation lawyer and co-founder of a law firm is certainly one for the books. 

​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.

​Tan Jia Shen is a final-year student of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (UM). A friendly face in the Faculty known to most as Jia Shen, his burning passion and brilliance in the mooting courts have preceded his reputation amongst students as one of the prominent mooters the Faculty has to offer. Fuelled by his multidisciplinary approach in understanding the inequalities that plague marginalised communities, Jia Shen also resolved himself in exploring different platforms to fully maximise his voice as a law student. However, perhaps the most remarkable qualities that Jia Shen has are his modesty and altruistic spirit. His repute of kindness extends to sharing advice and company with peers and juniors alike, showcasing his ability to remain grounded amidst his accolades.

​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.

Corina Robert Mangharam is a final-year student who will soon graduate from the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (UM) in October 2020. She is adorably known to many as Corina for her constant involvement and presence in Faculty activities. In four years of her time as a UM law student, she managed to endeavour in projects within and beyond the Faculty—which in return, cultivated her impressive string of leadership positions. Corina is an inspiring figure amongst the student body and is much admired by her peers. However, her achievements had never diminished her gentle and compassionate personality. Known for her resolute mindset even in the face of adversity, Corina is now undergoing her pupillage at Messrs Fahri & Co.

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.

Ananthan Moorthi is an alumnus of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya ('UM'). More fondly referred to as Moots, he cruises through life as a bold risk-taker to continually broaden his horizons. Equipped with a free spirit, he embodied outstanding aptitudes as a prominent leader, sought-after moderator and mooter. He is currently a pupil-in-chambers at Steven Thiru & Sudhar Partnership after graduating in 2019.

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.

Iqbal Harith Liang, known endearingly to most as Iqbal, is a final year student of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (“UM”). Iqbal has left an impression on many, be it as the strict disciplinary officer in Lex Ordinem, the senior with the exemplary work ethics or the laid back student playing pool with friends in the student lounge. The commonality of each impression left to the members of the Law Faculty is that Iqbal is a kind and passionate student who is willing to lend a hand to anyone, regardless of his relationship with them. Iqbal has been involved in various student organisations and will leave the faculty with a multitude of achievements, which will be explored in this write-up.

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.

Sufiah Yusoff, known to many as Sufiah, is a final year student at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (“UM”). A prominent figure to the members of all the student bodies in the Faculty, she played a role of being the trailblazer for female representation within UM’s student politics. However, behind the myriad of accomplishments, that she has accumulated throughout her four years of undergraduate study, lies a passionate individual who sacrificed her leisure time for the benefit of other students.

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.

Au Tian Hui, better known as Abraham, is an alumnus of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (UM). Graduated in 2016, his tireless efforts in fighting for the rights of the people in court defines his professional character, though what lies beneath is an empathetic soul who simply wishes to uphold basic human rights. From his lively university life filled with fervent activism, accomplished mooting, and excellent academics, Abraham’s story is surely one to take note of. Currently, Abraham is a partner at Messrs G.S Nijar since July of 2018.

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.

Soh Lip Shan, adoringly known to many as Lip Shan, is a final year student from the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya. Like any Penangite, a bowl or two of mouth-watering authentic Penang laksa and cendol will always have her reminiscing her childhood home. Her undying love of reading fantasy novels, especially the Harry Potter and Game of Thrones series, and thrillers penned by Jeffrey Archer is balanced out by her interest and occasional practice in playing the piano, cross-stitching, and gaming.

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 successes.

Yeap Yee Lin, or better known as Yee Lin, is currently enrolled as a final year student at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (“UM”). Born and raised in Penang as the eldest of the family, she boasts extensive knowledge in the digital world. Much like her favourite cartoon character, Doraemon, Yee Lin is regarded as a good-natured and selfless soul. In the same vein, she aspires to be resourceful and always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.

Lim Ming Ying, or more commonly known as Kimberly, is an alumnus of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (UM). A kindred spirit fuelled by her positive outlook on life, the formerly active member of the Faculty shines in student-run activities and legal research without forgetting to care for the environment. With a burning passion to improve herself, Kimberly never fails to put her best foot forward in all her endeavours. After graduating in 2019, Kimberly is now undergoing her pupillage at the Penang branch of Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill.

​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.​

​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, 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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

Khoo Sher Rynn, or better known as Sher Rynn, is a final year student at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (‘UM’). Sher Rynn is widely recognised as an International Maritime Law Arbitration Moot (‘IMLAM’) mooter within the Faculty due to her active participation in said competition three years in a row. Unbeknownst to many, Sher Rynn regularly takes part in humanitarian programmes and enjoys sports. Sher Rynn is currently preparing for IMLAM competition this year, and plans to go to Myanmar after she graduates to continue contributing to humanitarian causes.

​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. First, to give due recognition to the contributions of our student leaders and secondly, so that their achievements inspire other members of the faculty towards greater success.

Nur Iman Najaa binti Saifoldin, a final year student at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya.
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​Nur Iman Najaa binti Saifoldin, or better known as Iman, is a final year student at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (UM). She is widely recognised not just in the Faculty, but throughout the University for her contributions as a Student Representative for the Law Faculty and as a member of the Women’s Affair Executive Committee for the UM Students’ Representative Council 2017/2018. 

​Starting out his career in the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya back in 1990, 2019 sees Associate Professor Dr Azmi bin Sharom drawing the curtain to his time in this Faculty and moving on to play the role of Deputy Chairman of the Elections Commission. To celebrate his 29 years of service towards the Faculty, the University Malaya Law Review pens this tribute to him.