Universiti Malaya Law Faculty

23/07/2026

🏛️ Strengthening Ties & Empowering the Future: PARFUM Courtesy Visit to UM Law 🏛️

The Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya (UM Law) was delighted to host a fruitful courtesy visit by the President and Committee Members of the Persatuan Alumni Rumpun Fakulti Undang-Undang, Universiti Malaya (PARFUM).

Held at the Conference Room yesterday, the meeting brought together the faculty's executive leadership and our esteemed alumni representatives for a highly engaging and productive session.

The discussion centered on three key strategic areas:
🤝 Joint Student Activities: Planning collaborative initiatives, mentorships, and engagement programs to enrich the student experience.
📈 Faculty Updates: Sharing the latest developments, milestones, and future directions of UM Law.
📣 Publicity & Outreach: Enhancing strategic communication and alumni engagement to further amplify the faculty's impact.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to PARFUM for their unwavering commitment, loyalty, and continued support toward their alma mater. Together, we look forward to fostering a stronger bond and creating more meaningful opportunities for our law community! 🌟

Swipe left for moments from the session! 📸✨

14/07/2026

🌟 UM Shines on the Stage at LAWASIA 🌟

The two teams consists of:
👥 Team M2611
1.⁠ ⁠Francis Teoh Dun Yong
2.⁠ ⁠Kam York Foong
3.⁠ ⁠Ng Chen-Chen

👥 Team M2612
1.⁠ ⁠Darshana a/p Saktivelu
2.⁠ ⁠Khoo Wen
3.⁠ ⁠Teh Yong Qi

🏆 Team M2611 then went on to complete their undefeated streak by emerging as the national champion, securing a unanimous 5-0 victory in the finals. 🥇 Individually, Mr Francis Teoh Dun Yong was also named First Runner-Up Best Mooter in recognition of his outstanding performance. 🎖️

❤️ Both teams extend their deepest gratitude to their dedicated coaches, Ms Abby Si Xinyi and Mr Akhmal Amaluddin, whose unwavering commitment, patience, and expertise were instrumental in guiding the teams throughout their preparation and competition journey. 🤝

🏛️ The teams also wish to express their sincere appreciation to the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya, for its continuous support, encouragement, and provision of resources that made this achievement possible. ✨

🔗 The success of Universiti Malaya at the 21st LAWASIA International Moot Competition stands not only as a testament to individual and team achievement, but also to the collaborative spirit, mutual support, and dedication of everyone who contributed to the journey. 🎓

26/06/2026

🏆 UM SHINES ON THE WORLD STAGE AT JESSUP 2026 🏆

The Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya proudly congratulates Team Universiti Malaya on its remarkable performance at the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition (International Rounds) in Washington, D.C.

The team consists of:

1. Ms Arveen Kaur
2. Mr Lim Zack
3. Mr Teh Yong Qi
4. Ms Yeo Xiang Ling

Coaches: Ms Abby Si Xinyi and Mr Nevyn Vinosh Venudran

Having emerged as 1st Runner-Up at the Malaysian National Rounds and recipients of the Best Memorial Award for attaining the highest written memorial scores nationwide, Team UM went on to represent Malaysia at the International Rounds of the world’s largest moot court competition in public international law.

Competing amongst 165 teams from leading universities around the world, Team UM delivered an exceptional performance on the international stage. After battling through four intense preliminary rounds, the team secured its place amongst the top 55 teams worldwide and advanced to the Elimination Rounds. There, Team UM faced Peking University School of Transnational Law for a place in the Round of 32.

The team ultimately secured an outstanding overall ranking of 42nd internationally, with its Written Memorials ranking 43rd in the world.

This year’s Jessup saw a total of 806 participating teams worldwide. Team UM’s advancement to the Elimination Rounds marks the first time in 7 years that a Universiti Malaya team has reached this stage of the competition, representing a significant milestone in Universiti Malaya’s continued legacy of excellence in international advocacy.

Once again, congratulations to Team UM on this outstanding achievement. May their success continue to inspire future generations of UM mooters to pursue excellence in advocacy, public international law, and service to the nation.

18/06/2026

Sinar Harian highlights an incredible initiative by UM Law students, who are proactively stepping up to raise awareness and bridge communication gaps with the deaf community.

Such noble efforts are a clear testament that our students do not just excel within the lecture halls—they are compassionate leaders driving real social changes towards a more inclusive and empathetic society.

Kudos and heartiest congratulations to the students involved! You are the pride of our campus community. May this positive impact continue to flourish and inspire others. 🌟

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16/06/2026

🚀 A Double Milestone for Academic Excellence at UM Law Today! 🚀

Today marks a phenomenal step forward for the research ecosystem at the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya, as we successfully celebrated the official Research Cluster Kick-off alongside the premier session of our Upskilling Series #1!

The Research Cluster Kick-off represents a strategic new chapter for FUU, designed to break research silos, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and unite our legal minds under focused thematic areas.

To complement this grand vision, the Upskilling Series #1: "How to Select a Journal" was immediately rolled out to provide our clusters with the practical tools needed to translate their collaborative ideas into high-impact publications.

We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support, active participation, and outstanding commitment shown by our lecturers, researchers, and postgraduate students who filled the room today.

We sincerely hope both programs serves as a powerful catalyst to boost motivation, ignite fresh academic passions, and drive groundbreaking research achievements across all our new clusters. Together, let’s elevate UM Law’s research footprint to greater heights! 🏛️✨

12/06/2026

🏛️ A Visionary Dialogue: Welcoming YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Nalini Pathmanathan to UM Law 🏛️

The Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya, was deeply honoured to host an exclusive Meet & Greet session with YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Nalini Pathmanathan.

This special event provided a golden opportunity for our faculty members and academic staff to engage in a profound, constructive dialogue with her. The heart of the discussion centered around strategic ideas, future directions, and the invaluable contributions she can bring to further elevate the faculty's academic excellence and regional standing.

We explore pathways to bridge the gap between rigorous legal academia and the evolving dynamics of the judiciary, ensuring our students and research remain at the absolute forefront of the legal fraternity.

The Faculty of Law expresses its highest gratitude for her time, wisdom, and unwavering support towards empowering the next generation of legal minds. 🌟

05/06/2026

🏛️ Unpacking Constitutional Powers: Perspectives on Public Law 🏛️

Earlier today, the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya, in collaboration with RDS Advocates & Solicitors, successfully hosted the Essays on Fundamental Rights Roadshow.

The forum dived deep into a highly compelling and foundational constitutional debate:

"Article 149 and Article 150: Legislative Overreach or Necessary Constitutional Tools?"

Our distinguished panel of legal minds and judicial heavyweights provided exceptional insights, balancing academic rigor with practical courtroom and human rights perspectives. A huge thank you to our esteemed speakers:
🔹 Emeritus Prof. (Datuk) Dr. Shad Saleem Faruqi (Emeritus Professor, UM)
🔹 Dato’ Seri Hishamudin Yunus (Retired Court of Appeal Judge, SUHAKAM Chairman & Consultant, RDS)
🔹 Vinayak Sri Ram (Partner, RDS)
🔹 Nishooldran Ravindran (Pupil-in-Chambers, RDS)

Thank you to everyone who attended, asked critical questions, and contributed to a very lively constitutional discourse in our faculty today.

05/06/2026

🌐 Strengthening International Ties: Welcoming Universitas Tarumanagara (UNTAR) to UM Law 🌐

Earlier today, the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya, had the absolute pleasure of hosting a distinguished delegation from Universitas Tarumanagara (UNTAR), Indonesia.

The courtesy visit was marked by a highly productive discussion centered around forging future strategic collaborations and expanding academic horizons. Both institutions engaged in dynamic dialogues to explore potential synergies, including:
🤝 Future academic and institutional partnerships
✈️ Cross-border student mobility and exchange programmes
💡 Faculty development and knowledge-sharing initiatives

We are incredibly excited about the potential of this partnership to elevate regional academic cooperation and foster deeper synergy within the ASEAN higher education landscape.

Thank you to the UNTAR delegation for your valuable visit. We look forward to a fruitful and impactful journey ahead! 🏛️✨

Swipe left to see some captured highlights from today's session! 📸

26/05/2026

🕋 Selamat Menyambut Hari Raya Aidiladha 1447H / Happy Eid al-Adha 1447H! 🕋

【Versi Bahasa Melayu】 

Seluruh warga Fakulti Undang-Undang, Universiti Malaya ingin mengucapkan Selamat Menyambut Hari Raya Aidiladha kepada semua warga UM, serta seluruh umat Islam di mana sahaja anda berada.
Mari kita jadikan Hari Raya Aidiladha ini sebagai momentum untuk meningkatkan ketakwaan dan keimanan kita kepada Allah SWT. Di sebalik keindahan ibadah korban, marilah kita menghayati nilai keikhlasan, ketabahan, dan semangat bantu-membantu sesama insan.
Semoga hari yang mulia ini melimpahkan keberkatan, rahmat, dan kebahagiaan yang berpanjangan buat kita semua. Kepada yang melakukan perjalanan pulang ke kampung halaman, pandu dengan cermat dan selamat bercuti bersama keluarga tercinta! ✨
【English Version】 The entire community of the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya extends our warmest greetings to all UM staffs, and Muslims around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha.
Let us embrace this Eid al-Adha as a meaningful moment to strengthen our piety, faith, and devotion to Allah SWT. Beyond the sacred acts of sacrifice, may we truly embody the values of selflessness, gratitude, and unity within our community.
May this holy day grant infinite blessings, peace, and happiness to you and your loved ones. To those travelling back to their hometowns, please drive safely and have a wonderful holiday! 🚗✨

Ikhlas dari:
Barisan Pengurusan dan KakitanganFakulti Undang-Undang, Universiti Malaya

25/05/2026

✨ Shaping the Future of Child-Friendly Justice Today! ✨

The Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court of Malaysia, successfully concluded the Victim Nexus to Justice and Mobile Court Showcase earlier today!

It was an honor to welcome students, academics, and members of the public to witness firsthand how these two specialized vehicles are making justice safer, kinder, and more accessible for child witnesses and the wider community.

Participants had the unique opportunity to explore:

🚌 The Victim Nexus to Justice Vehicle: Learning how this safe, trauma-informed space on wheels allows children to testify with absolute dignity without entering a real courtroom.

⚖️ The Mobile Court: Experiencing a fully equipped courtroom on wheels that brings legal proceedings directly closer to the community.

Thank you to everyone who visited, interacted with the teams, and showed their solidarity for child-friendly justice. Together, we are building stronger bridges for children to justice!