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LEGAL CENTRE

The Legal Division was established on 1st October 1996 under the Vice-Chancellor's Office.

The principal mission of the Legal Division is to provide high quality legal advisory service to the University administration with a paramount objective of protecting and safeguarding the legal interest of the University.

The Unit endeavours to use all available legal means to fulfill its obligations by focusing on the following objectives:

  1. Provide legal advice, opinions and guidance to the University Board of Directors, University Management, the Chief Executive Officer of the University and all other University authorities established under the University of Malaya Constitution, or to any other body as directed by the Chief Executive Officer.
  2. Advise the University on matters pertaining to all legislation and policies, including the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 and the University of Malaya Constitution, Statutes, Rules and Regulations made there under, Statutory Bodies (Discipline And Surcharge) Act 2000, government circulars and all other University administrative directives governing the University, to ensure compliance with the University's policies and statutory requirements.
  3. Draft or peruse, vet and finalise legal documents and advise on all legal issues pertaining to contractual and non-contractual obligations entered by the University.
  4. Instruct and assist the University's panel of lawyers in lawsuits filed against or on behalf of the University.
 
Services
  • Legal Advice, Opinions & Guidance
  • Advice on Legislation and Policies
  • Draft and / or peruse, vet and finalise legal documentation
  • Instruct and assist University panel of lawyers in law proceedings against or on behalf of University
 
Director

Director (L12)
Mr. Johan bin Isha
Email : joehan@um.edu.my


Officers

Legal Officer (N10)
Mrs. Nur Wahyuna binti Wahid
Email : wahyunawahid@um.edu.my

Legal Officer (L9)
Mrs. Hafizah Binti Ahamad Osman
Email : hafizah_osman@um.edu.my

Legal Officer (L9)
Mrs. Hasnatulsyima Binti Abdullah Hadi
Email : hasnatulsyima@um.edu.my

Legal Officer (L9)
Ms. Nurzahirah binti Mohd Zaki
Email : nurzahirah@um.edu.my

Legal Officer (L9)
Mrs. Aida Shazwina binti Zamri
Email : aidashazwina@um.edu.my

Legal Officer (L9)
Ms. Syakirah binti Mohd Nasir
Email : syakirahmn@um.edu.my
 

Support Staff

Administrative Assistant (N2)
Mrs. Norliza binti Ali
email : lizali@um.edu.my

Administrative Assistant (N2)
Mr. Noorizal bin Ismail
email : nrizal@um.edu.my

General office Assistant (H1)
Mr. Mohamad Rohil bin Jaafar
email : rohil@um.edu.my

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8.30 am - 5.30 pm
Saturday & Sunday closed


Contact Us


Legal Centre
 Level 7, Chancellery Building
 Universiti Malaya
 50603 Kuala Lumpur
 MALAYSIA
 
 Tel: +603-7967 3330 / 3237
 Email: legal@um.edu.my

Last Update: Aug 26, 2025