Universiti Malaya Law Faculty

07/05/2026

✨ Reflecting on a Day of Deep Inquiry & Discovery! ✨

The Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya recently hosted the thought-provoking forum: "Human Organs, Animal Hosts: A Malaysian Inquiry into the Future of Transplantation."

Swipe left to see the highlights from our sessions! 📸

From examining the medical and ethical dimensions of human-animal chimeras to exploring the profound religious perspectives of Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, and Hinduism, it was an incredible journey of interdisciplinary learning.

We were honored to have an international panel of experts sharing their wisdom with us today:

Session 1: Insights from Prof. Dr. Tunku Kamarul Zaman, Prof. Misao Fujita, Dr. Hasdy Haron, and Mr. Rajesh Nagarajan.

Session 2: Wisdom from Prof. Dr. Irwan Mohd Subri, Mr. Thai Ming Yeow, Prof. Dr. Roland Chia, and Dr. M. Bala Tharmalingam.

A huge thank you to all our speakers and attendees for making this event a success! Together, we are charting the legal and ethical course for the future of science. 🏛️🧬

05/05/2026

🎓 Kepimpinan Baharu: Timbalan Dekan (Hal Ehwal Pelajar) 🎓

Tahniah diucapkan kepada Dr. Mohammad Firdaus Abdul Aziz atas pelantikan beliau sebagai Timbalan Dekan (Hal Ehwal Pelajar) Fakulti Undang-Undang, Universiti Malaya.

Pelantikan beliau berkuat kuasa secara rasmi pada 4 Mei 2026. Semoga di bawah bimbingan beliau, kebajikan dan pembangunan holistik mahasiswa/i FUU akan terus diperkasa dan mencapai tahap yang lebih tinggi.

Selamat maju jaya dan selamat berkhidmat!

05/05/2026

🏛️ Kepimpinan Baharu: Timbalan Dekan (Penyelidikan) 🏛️

Seluruh warga Fakulti Undang-Undang, Universiti Malaya merakamkan setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada Dr. Ainee Adam atas pelantikan beliau sebagai Timbalan Dekan (Penyelidikan) yang baharu.

Pelantikan ini berkuat kuasa mulai 4 Mei 2026. Kami yakin dengan kepakaran dan dedikasi beliau, agenda penyelidikan fakulti akan terus memacu kecemerlangan di persada kebangsaan dan antarabangsa.

Selamat menjalankan tugas dan syabas diucapkan!

04/05/2026

🧬 Human Organs, Animal Hosts: Is this the Future of Transplantation in Malaysia? 🧬

Join us at the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya, for a groundbreaking forum: "Human Organs, Animal Hosts: A Malaysian Inquiry into the Future of Transplantation."

We will be diving deep into the revolutionary yet controversial world of human-animal chimeras, exploring the legal, medical, and ethical boundaries of modern science.

🗓 Date: May 7, 2026 (Thursday) 🕘 Time: 9.00 AM – 2.00 PM 📍 Venue: Conference Room, Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya

Featuring Two Critical Sessions:
✅ Session 1: Legal, Medical, Animal, and Ethical Dimensions.
✅ Session 2: The Religious Dimensions (Perspectives from Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, and Hinduism).

🔗 RSVP Now: https://bit.ly/umchimera1

Don’t miss this chance to hear from a distinguished panel of 8 experts from Malaysia, Japan, and Singapore!

30/04/2026

Selamat Hari Pekerja buat Semua Penggerak Negara! ✊✨

Hari ini adalah hari untuk kita meraikan setiap individu yang bekerja keras demi masa depan yang lebih baik. Daripada barisan hadapan perubatan, penguatkuasa undang-undang, pendidik, hingga ke sektor swasta dan ekonomi gig—anda adalah nadi kemajuan kita.

Di Fakulti Undang-Undang Universiti Malaya, kami percaya bahawa setiap titik peluh yang dicurahkan dengan integriti dan azam yang tinggi adalah asas kepada keadilan dan kemakmuran masyarakat.

Terima kasih atas sumbangan anda yang tidak ternilai. Teruskan usaha, teruskan berbakti!

28/04/2026

Strengthening Regional Ties: Welcoming STIH Adhyaksa, Indonesia 🏛️🤝

The Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya, was honored to host an official delegation from Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Hukum (STIH) Adhyaksa, Indonesia.

This visit marked a significant step in fostering a strategic partnership between our two institutions. The discussions centered on joint academic ventures, student exchange programs, and collaborative research initiatives aimed at elevating legal education within the region.

We look forward to the impactful synergy that this cross-border collaboration will bring to our students and faculty alike. Here’s to a future of shared excellence in the Nusantara legal landscape! 🇲🇾🇮🇩

20/04/2026

Kepimpinan Baharu: Pelantikan Timbalan Dekan (Pembangunan) 🏛️✨

Fakulti Undang-Undang, Universiti Malaya dengan sukacitanya mengumumkan pelantikan Dr. Zulazhar Tahir sebagai Timbalan Dekan (Pembangunan) yang baharu, berkuat kuasa hari ini, 20 April 2026.

Kami yakin visi dan kepimpinan beliau akan memacu inisiatif pembangunan fakulti, pengukuhan infrastruktur, serta pertumbuhan strategik ke arah kecemerlangan pendidikan perundangan yang lebih mampan.

Seluruh warga fakulti merakamkan ucapan setinggi-tinggi tahniah dan selamat maju jaya kepada Dr. Zulazhar atas pelantikan ini. Semoga dipermudahkan segala urusan dalam memikul amanah ini demi kemajuan UM Law!

16/04/2026

🏆 VICTORY IN ASTANA: UM LAW TRIUMPHS AT INTERNATIONAL LEGATHON MAXUP 2026! 🏆
The Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya, is incredibly proud to announce the monumental success of our students at the International Legathon MaxUP 2026, held in Astana, Kazakhstan on 3–4 April 2026.

This prestigious global legal innovation competition brought together over 90 law students from 23 university teams across 13 countries, including world-renowned institutions such as McGill University (Canada) and the China University of Political Science and Law (China).

🌟 OUR STELLAR ACHIEVEMENTS
Our team showcased exceptional legal brilliance and innovation, sweeping the top honors across multiple categories:

Grand Champion of Grand Final of the Legal Case Championship.

Champion of English League Final of the Legal Case Championship.

Best Innovation Award of Legal Case Championship.

Best Debate Award of Lex Fantastica Debate.

👥 THE WINNING TEAM
A huge congratulations to our talented students and their dedicated coach for putting UM Law on the global map:

1. Foo Kai Cheong
2. Ng Chen Chen
3. Koh Shi An
4. Cheah Han Sheng

Coach: Elvis Damien Davidson Lawrence Junior

14/04/2026

A Legacy Continued: Courtesy Visit by Associate Professor Dr. Wan Arfah Hamzah

The Faculty of Law (FUU) was honored to welcome back Associate Professor Dr. Wan Arfah Hamzah, former Dean of FUU (1990–1992), for a courtesy visit earlier today.

During her visit, Dr. Wan Arfah met with our current Dean, Professor Dr. Jal Zabdi Mohd Yusoff. The meeting was particularly significant as Prof. Dr. Jal Zabdi was once a student of Dr. Wan Arfah during her years of active teaching.

Their discussion bridged the past and the future of the faculty, reflecting on the evolution of legal education while reinforcing the enduring bonds of our academic community. It was a privilege to host a leader who helped shape the foundation of this faculty.

08/04/2026

Fakulti Undang-Undang Universiti Malaya dengan bangganya membawakan kupasan mendalam mengenai landskap perlindungan data di Malaysia.

Untuk episod pengenalan ini, Profesor Abu Bakar Munir, seorang tokoh yang tidak asing lagi dalam bidang undang-undang siber dan data, akan mengupas evolusi dan kepentingan perlindungan data dalam era kepintaran buatan (AI) dan ekonomi digital.

Dihoskan oleh Nur Arianna Qaisara Abdullah, sesi ini menyasarkan pemahaman yang lebih tuntas mengenai:

- Kerangka perundangan perlindungan data.
- Tanggungjawab organisasi terhadap data pengguna.
- Cabaran privasi di abad ke-21.

Sertai diskusi intelektual ini di saluran YouTube rasmi kami.

Fakulti Undang-Undang Universiti Malaya dengan bangganya membawakan kupasan mendalam mengenai landskap perlindungan data di Malaysia.Untuk episod pengenalan ...

07/04/2026

Bridging Legal Excellence: A Visit from SILE

We were delighted to host a distinguished delegation from the Singapore Institute of Legal Education (SILE) at our Faculty today! ⚖️

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome our colleagues from across the causeway. The session was filled with insightful discussions, a tour of our facilities, and a shared passion for the future of legal education and professional standards.

We are truly excited about the prospect of working closely with SILE in the future to nurture the next generation of legal practitioners. Thank you for visiting us!