MWKA Online Talk: The ABCs of Land Acquisition | Peatixtag:peatix.com,2011:12021-11-15T13:07:18+08:00PeatixMahWengKwai & Associates + MWKA TechnologiesMWKA Online Talk: The ABCs of Land Acquisitiontag:peatix.com,2021:event-19078192021-05-05T15:00:00MYT2021-05-05T15:00:00MYTWednesday, 5 May 2021 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm★SPEAKERSVivien Fan, Associate, Dispute Resolution Practice GroupEric Toh, Associate, Dispute Resolution Practice Group★ABOUT THIS ONLINE TALKWhat should a landowner do when notice is received that all or part of the land is being acquired by the government? Lands in Malaysian are constantly being acquired under the Land Acquisition Act 1960 in order to accommodate the development of the country especially for mega infrastructure developments including highway, rail and road projects such as the MRT3, LRT3, EKVE, ECRL, etc. Compulsory land acquisition can be a complex and time-sensitive process. Hence, it is important for landowners whose lands are being compulsorily acquired to understand their rights to adequate compensation under Article 13 of the Federal Constitution. This talk will equip landowners with essential knowledge of the legal proceedings and procedures involving compulsory land acquisition and the latest updates on land acquisition matters in Malaysia.The talk will be delivered over video conference using Zoom.us. You can either view the talk from your web browser or download the Zoom app. ★TALK POINTS
Introduction to land acquisition in Malaysia
The Land Inquiry before the Land Administrator
Overview of the proceedings at the High Court
Latest updates on land acquisition matters
★SPEAKERS Vivien Fan graduated with a Second Class Honours (Division I) in Bachelor of Laws from Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom in 2014. She completed her Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) at University of Law, London and was called to the English Bar in July 2016. Vivien was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in September 2017.Having completed her pupillage in MahWengKwai & Associates under the guidance of Mr Raymond Mah and upon admission to the Malaysian Bar, she began her practice in MahWengKwai & Associates as an Associate in 2017.Vivien continues her practice in MahWengKwai & Associates in the areas of general litigation particularly in debt recovery, criminal, construction, land acquisitions, probate and administration of estates, contractual disputes, and tenancy disputes.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Eric Toh graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the Australian National University, Australia in 2015 and completed his Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) in 2016. He commenced his pupillage in MahWengKwai & Associates under the guidance of Mr Raymond Mah and Mr Richard Wee.Eric was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in January 2018. Upon admission to the Malaysian Bar, he began his practice in MahWengKwai & Associates as an Associate in 2018.Eric continues his practice with MahWengKwai & Associates in the areas of general litigation particularly in family, citizenship, adoption, personal injury and debt recovery.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------★RSVP at https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/