I attended a conference on 14th of July, 2011, organised by the UKM Research Team called “Transformation of Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Malaysia” with focus on the development of e-court system in Malaysia, its benefits and challenges. The discussion by the panelists was overwhelming, and very informative, especially that the entire session was filled withContinue reading “Great Event by UKM Research Team”
Author Archives: Ani Munirah
PhD Progress update
I have not been able to update this blog as frequently as I planned, for I have been occupied for the last couple of months completing my interviews and court visits for the purpose of my PhD research. Thankfully, the process is now coming to an end, and now nearing the finalisation of the transcriptionContinue reading “PhD Progress update”
Audio Conference vs. Video Conference
The Malaysian courts would take another leap into the technological phase, with the proposed launching of the audio conference system at the courts in Kuala Lumpur. Audio conference is where the parties relevant to the case would be able to communicate with each other via fixed line or mobile phone without being physically present atContinue reading “Audio Conference vs. Video Conference”
Fruitful visit to the Kuching Courts Complex
I was in Kuching, Sarawak from the 4th until the 8th of October 2010, visiting the Kuching Courts Complex. My aim for the visit was to witness the technologies being used at the courts, and talk to some people who are familiar with the integrated courts system adopted there. Prior to the visit, I browsedContinue reading “Fruitful visit to the Kuching Courts Complex”
More Efforts by the Malaysian Judiciary
More and more efforts could be seen initiated by the Malaysian judiciary towards speedy disposal of cases and clearance of the backlog of cases. And yet again, the role of technology is hailed for the movement of such efforts. This is definitely an encouraging situation for both the judiciary as well as the public inContinue reading “More Efforts by the Malaysian Judiciary”
[Textbook review] Justice and Technology in Europe, published 2001
Please allow me to share a review on my latest collection, a textbook entitled “Justice and Technology in Europe: How ICT is Changing the Judicial Business” edited by Fabri and Contini, published in 2001 by Kluwer Law International. The book covers the overview of methodology, difficulties encountered, and results which have been achieved as atContinue reading “[Textbook review] Justice and Technology in Europe, published 2001”
Technology Proves to Dispose Cases Effectively
With the emergence of the use of technology in the courtrooms, the Chief Justice of Malaya have admitted that one major problem which has been bugging the Malaysian judicial system all these while – backlog of cases – has been effectively overridden. A number of factors were identified for contributing to this success, among others:Continue reading “Technology Proves to Dispose Cases Effectively”
National Postgraduate Seminar 2010 @ Shah Alam, Selangor
I represented the Law Faculty of UiTM Shah Alam to present a concept paper on the second day of the National Postgraduate Seminar 2010 (NAPAS 2010) 6-7 July at Grand BlueWave Hotel, Shah Alam, Selangor. More than 100 research papers were presented by postgraduate researchers all over the country, and 4 keynote papers from accrossContinue reading “National Postgraduate Seminar 2010 @ Shah Alam, Selangor”
2nd National Postgrad Legal Research Colloquium
I attended the colloquium on 21st and 22nd of June 2010 at Universiti Utara Malaysia, SIntok Kedah. I presented a paper entitled: Legal Implications of Courtroom Technology in Malaysia on the first day of the event. The moderator was En. Md Rejab from UUM, and the assessors were Assoc Prof Dr Haydar of UiTM andContinue reading “2nd National Postgrad Legal Research Colloquium”
ASLI Conference 2010 at IIUM
I presented a poster at the Asian Law Institute Conference 2010 at International Islamic University Malaysia on 25-26 May 2010. This is the first time I actually present part of my research with the intent to introduce myself to the industry and also to assess the feedback from the visitors to my poster. The titleContinue reading “ASLI Conference 2010 at IIUM”
Successful Proposal Defence at Faculty Level
After months into the research, today I am officially elevated to the full PhD candidature: I successfully convinced the postgraduate committee assessors at the Faculty of Law that my research proposal of Courtroom Technology is doable, viable and justified to be carried on – Alhamdulillah… I definitely express my gratitude to my supervisors – AssociateContinue reading “Successful Proposal Defence at Faculty Level”
Face to face with the Chief Justice of the Federal Court
Today there was a Special Session with the newly appointed Adjunct Professor of Law Faculty, UiTM Shah Alam, the Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Malaysia, YAA Tun Dato’ Seri Prof. Zaki Bin Tun Azmi. the session was held at the Auditorium, Chempaka Building. The speech by YAA Tun really touched my heart, especiallyContinue reading “Face to face with the Chief Justice of the Federal Court”
Great Qualitative Analysis Software – ATLAS.ti
On 6 and 7 February 2010, I attended an introductory workshop on ATLAS.ti conducted by Dr. Susanne Friese of Quarc. It is a very very cool qualitative data analysis software with user-friendly interface. I have tried it. I’m impressed with what it can do. Further info may be obtained from ATLAS Malaysia blog – ATLAS.tiContinue reading “Great Qualitative Analysis Software – ATLAS.ti”
Way to go, Google Scholar!
I always run searches for my research at Google Scholar. And I always get hits to academic articles. Today I noticed there is a new feature at the search engine website. There is an option to search only ‘legal opinions and journals’. I don’t know how long has the option been there, I just realisedContinue reading “Way to go, Google Scholar!”
Annual Conference on Court Technology?
This is a must-see website for anyone involved in research on court technology and ICT applications in courtrooms. I browse through the net and find this page on annual Conference on Court Technology organised by NCSC, the latest conference was held from 22 to 24 September 2009 in Denver. The proceedings are downloadable for freeContinue reading “Annual Conference on Court Technology?”
Opportunity to meet the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak
My supervisors ask me to attend one talk on legal professional ethics and mobile court today. I am excited as the speaker is none other than the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia himself, YAA Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Panglima Richard Malanjum. The talk is held at the auditorium, Chempaka building, Law Faculty fromContinue reading “Opportunity to meet the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak”
Law Postgraduate Colloquium organised by Law Faculty, UiTM Shah Alam
Today the Law Faculty, UiTM Shah Alam organised its 1st Law Postgraduate Colloquium. And I happen to be one of the presenters during the colloquium, together with another 7 colleagues, 3 at the PhD level and 4 at the Masters level. The event is held at the auditorium, Chempaka building, Law Faculty from 9 amContinue reading “Law Postgraduate Colloquium organised by Law Faculty, UiTM Shah Alam”
KL Courts experience electronic touches
Not very long after a minister in the Prime Minister’s Department called for courts in Peninsular Malaysia to engage in electronic technology, Chief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi launched the e-court system in the new commercial courts at Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur. This is good development. Good indeed.
Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri all in for E-courts
It’s about time the courts in Peninsular Malaysia follow the electronic court (“e-court”) system as implemented in Sabah and Sarawak since few years ago. Wait until minister in the Prime Minister’s Department visit the courts in Sabah and Sarawak, then the nation’s eyes will be drawn to the application of ICT in Peninsular Malaysia. GoodContinue reading “Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri all in for E-courts”
E-Justice textbook
Wow! After weeks of attempts to get hold of it, today I managed to download the e-book version of the textbook ‘E-Justice: Using Information Communication Technologies in the Court System’ edited by Agusti Cerrillo and Pere Fabra (Information Science Reference, 2009). Checkout the editorial review by Amazon.com on the book: “Technology has had a prevalentContinue reading “E-Justice textbook”
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ani Munirah Mohamad 