PETALING JAYA: Touted as a legal adventure like no other, the Malaysian Bar is bringing the law closer to the public with its inaugural MyBar Carnival 2025 in September.
A knowledge-packed extravaganza that not only illustrates how the law influences every aspect of our daily lives but also promises to make understanding legal matters easy and exciting for all attendees.
Malaysian Bar secretary Murshidah Mustafa stated that the carnival aims to bridge the gap between the legal community and the public, as well as educate and empower the public with knowledge of Malaysian law.
She mentioned that during the event, the Bar also aims to enlighten the public on how members of the legal fraternity fulfil their daily responsibilities in upholding justice and the rule of law.
"The legal profession does not exist in isolation. At its core, it serves the people. This carnival is our way of breaking down barriers and creating a space where the public can connect with the law and its practitioners. Our goal is to make the law more accessible and relatable," Murshidah said.
She said that law firms, tech companies, government agencies, and Bar Council committees are among the participants in the event.
Murshidah said chambering students and young lawyers would also have the opportunity to network and engage with mentors and other industry players.
In a simple ceremony on Friday evening (June 20), members of the Bar's organising committee carried out a soft launch of the event at its office here.
Malaysian Bar treasurer and co-chairperson R. Jayabalan said the MyBar Carnival 2025 was the first of its kind and will showcase the role of the Bar Council beyond courtrooms.
He encouraged aspiring lawyers to attend the event to gain deeper insights into the legal profession
"It will be a one-stop legal carnival. We hope to foster stronger ties with communities, and this is why we will be bringing everything related to the legal industry. The public can learn about the Bar's committees that oversee various issues, such as animal rights. Beyond highlighting the legal profession’s role in society, the event will show that it’s a supportive and approachable force that stands with the people," Jayabalan told the Star.
He said the Malaysian Bar would have approximately 40 booths at the event, offering multiple services, including career guidance and legal consultation.
Jayabalan said the event would also offer employment opportunities and internship programmes.
He said the event would be held on Sept 21 at the KLIA Ekspres Arrival Hall at KL Sentral, between 9am and 5pm.
