Law bookstore opens at Kuching Court Complex

KUCHING: A law bookstore that was launched in Kuching Court Complex here yesterday would be a destination for legal professionals to acquire all the necessary resources in the field of justice.

The third branch of Joshua Legal Art and Gallery bookstore, which has been operating at the court here since the end of January this year, is the first of its kind in Sarawak.

In addition to this state, the bookstore is also located at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex and the Kota Kinabalu High Court Complex.

The opening ceremony of its latest branch was performed by the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak, Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli, in a ceremony attended by legal practitioners from the state.

Joshua Legal Art and Gallery managing director Joshua Paul said the opening of the bookstore at the Kuching Court Complex should be able to meet the needs of various parties within the justice institution including lawyers, judges, and students.

“My hope is to serve a purpose where the main objective is to reach out to the lawyers here who need the tools of trade.

“They require these tools, without these tools, they cannot operate,” said Joshua when met by reporters at the court complex here.

He said although the law books could be obtained online, it was easier to refer to the physical copies.

“The senior lawyers prefer to handle the book, and look at the pages (physically).”

The bookstore at Kuching Court Complex is accessible during the regular working week, 8am to 4pm daily.

The place also sells accessories related to law, such as document bags and folders.