NSTP CHAIRMAN CALLED TO THE BAR
Ismail has been accepted as advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya
THE New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd chairman Tan Sri Ismail Omar has been accepted as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya.
Ismail, who is a former inspector-general of police, was admitted during proceedings before judge Datuk Nordin Hassan.
Earlier, lawyer Mad Diah Endut, as a mover, introduced Ismail by presenting his background as a petitioner.
Mad Diah said Ismail, 65, was born on May 16, 1952, in Kulim, Kedah, and was the fifth of 10 children.
He said Ismail was appointed the ninth IGP on Sept 13, 2 0 1 0.
“Among his high-profile cases were the Lahad Datu intrusion in 2013 and the murder of cosmetic entrepreneur Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya in 2010.
“After retiring on May 17, 2013, Ismail was appointed ambassador to France from 2013 to 2015.
“The petitioner (Ismail) took unpaid leave to complete his degree in 1992 and was awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Honours from the International Islamic University of Malaysia.
“The petitioner completed his chambering under the guidance of Datuk Khairul Anuar Rahmat from Khairul A & Co.”
Khairul then presented the lawyer’s robe to Ismail.
Nordin allowed the petition to accept Ismail as an advocate and solicitor.
Ismail said he would continue to serve the people as an advocate and solicitor.
“I am looking forward to opening my own law firm, but I am also considering offering my services to non-governmental organisations so that I can serve the needy who can’t defend themselves.
“This is to ensure I can serve the needy who do not have the opportunity to defend themselves.”