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.

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, a final year student at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya
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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.

​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.

​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.

Nurul Syafinas binti Ibrahim, a final year student at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya

Nurul Syafinas binti Ibrahim, or more fondly known as Syafinas, is a final year student of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (UM).  She is exceptionally well-regarded in the Faculty as the President of the UM Law Society 2017/2018. A charismatic leader whose definition of “being at ease” is to be “always on the go”, Syafinas was a mooter who represented the Faculty in the Novice Arbitration Moot Competition (NAMCO) 2016 and the International Maritime Law Arbitration Moot Competition (IMLAM) 2017. Currently, she helms the University of Malaya Law Review’s Online Editorial.

​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.

Nurul Fatin Munirah, a final year student at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya

Nurul Fatin Munirah, or more affectionately known as Munirah, is a final year law student at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya. Munirah is well-known for her role as the backbone of the Faculty’s Community Outreach Programme (COP), which aims to increase legal literacy among the underprivileged and marginalised. Under her leadership as the Director of COP in 2017, the club rose to greater heights and solidified its status as a prominent student club in the Faculty. 

​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.

Joseph Khor, a final year student at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya.
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Joseph Khor, or better known to the members of the Faculty as Joseph, is a final year law student at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya. Looking back on his four years in law school, Joseph is well-known as a vibrant personality, enthusiastic musician and remarkable mooter. His most notable achievements include representing the Faculty in the national rounds of one of the most prestigious moot court competition in the world, the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition twice and being crowned Best Oralist in the 2017 National Round.

UM JusTech is Malaysia's first technology society run by law students

As the new semester kicks in, the students of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (“the Faculty”) will start planning on what clubs and societies to join. This year, there is a new establishment in the Faculty — the University of Malaya JusTech club (UM JusTech). This club is founded by Ms Yeap Yee Lin and Mr Danesh Ram Aggarwal, who are third year and second year students of the Faculty respectively. It is Malaysia’s first technology society run by law students, of which the target is to bridge the gap between law students and technology. It aims to educate and increase awareness among students on the rise of technological advancements and possible legal challenges ahead. With one of the Faculty’s lecturer Ms Nur Husna Zakaria @ Kira as the Academic Advisor, the High Committee Board of UM JusTech consists of Co-founder Ms Yeap Yee Lin as President, Co-founder Mr Danesh Ram Aggarwal as Vice President, Mr Carson Lim Chin Hou as Secretary, and Mr Charles Loo Yong Feng as Treasurer.

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

Lee Min Lun, an alumnus of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya.
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Lee Min Lun, or better known as Marcus, is an alumnus of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya. His outstanding portfolio includes being one of the Faculty’s most decorated mooters, a prominent pro bono student activist, and an articulate writer. Graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) in 2017, Marcus is now serving as an in-house legal counsel at a statutory body which promotes monetary and financial stability in Malaysia.