Long Call speech that was not read fully

Yang Arif, saya dengan rendah diri memohon keizinan Mahkamah untuk berhujah dalam Bahasa Inggeris.

My Lady/Lord, first and foremost, it gives me real honour to introduce the Petitioner, XXXXXX - me

The Petitioner was born on 23 December 1987 in Kota Bahru, Kelantan and is the eldest child in the family. In pursuit of his dreams, the Petitioner studied and obtained his Bachelor of Law (Hons) in 2009, at the University of the West of England, Bristol. He then proceeded to study the Certificate of Legal Practice at Brickfields Asia College and passed in December 2011 after working in MAA for a year. The Petitioner also studied the Diploma in International Arbitration on a part time basis when he was working in MAA.

During his studies, the Petitioner has been actively involved in teaching Taekwondo as a sport and martial art. The Petitioner is a 3^rd Dan Black Belt holder in both Malaysia and Korea; and a registered National Taekwondo Instructor of Malaysia recognised by Skim Perlesenan Kejurulatihan Kebangsaan.

Besides teaching Taekwondo, the Petitioner is also passionate in officiating Taekwondo Sparring Championships and has officiated championships since 2011 as a Kyorogi Referee. The Petitioner, who has a Junior Poomsae Judge qualification, was recently appointed to sit as one of the three Poomsae Judge in a Championship.

The Petitioner read in the chambers of Messrs John Yong & Irene Song and chambered under the expert guidance of his master Mr. John Yong. The Petitioner wishes to express his utmost gratitude to his master for his undying patience  and guidance during the 9 months of pupilage. The Petitioner wishes to say “Thank You” again and the petitioner wishes to state that he will be keeping in touch with his Master.

On this special day, the petitioner would like to express his deepest gratitude to his parents, Mr David Kuan and Madam Grace Chow and his loved ones for their unconditional love and support. Without the support and encouragement of his loved ones, he would not be able to stand here proudly today to be admitted into the Malaysian Bar. The Petitioner is thankful that his grandparents, Mr George Pasqual Kuan and Madam Nancy Khoo had travelled all the way from Penang last night to share this joyous occasion with him.

He would also like to extend his appreciation to several other people:-

Firstly, he would like to thank his seniors and collegues for their guidance and valuable advice.

Secondly, he would like to thank his best friends including Mr Kenny for their support and encouragement at all times.

Thirdly, all his college and university mates, and Lecturers especially Dr Chanteney for nominating him as her best student for year 2005.

Special thanks to his MAA Bosses Mr VJ, Mr Philip and Mr Ong for their guidance, advice and most importantly, their warm friendship.

Special thanks to all those that stood by him in moments of difficulties which includes Anna Poori, Asherra, Sabrina, Nor Hafiszuan, Satheesan, Melanie and Melody. 

Special thanks to all his Church Friends at Sri Petaling Methodist Church, Life Methodist Church and Bandar Kinrara Methodist Church for their prayers.

Special thanks to his school teachers including Puan Lee.

Special thanks to all his Taekwondo students for their lovely smiles which kept him going.

And last but not least, he would like to thank his mover, Mr Low Chee Hoong for taking time to move his call.

My Lady/Lord, I believe that the papers are in order and that the Petitioner is a fit and proper person to be admitted and enrolled as an Advocate and Solicitor in the High Court of Malaya and there are no objections from the AG’s Chambers, Bar Council and Selangor Committee. Therefore I humbly pray that the petitioner, XXXXXX - me, be admitted and registered as an Advocate and Solicitor  of the High Court of Malaya.

Much obliged, My Lady/Lord.

peace

Zhou