About SCL Malaysia
The Society regularly organizes courses, lectures and conferences to disseminate information and expand the law and practice relating to the construction industry. New Here?Join MembershipAbout Us
Society of Construction Law, Malaysia
To this end, the Society works with institutions and organisations both locally and internationally to promote these objects and to provide a platform for its members and other stakeholders throughout the construction, legal and related professional service industries to come together to discuss issues relating to construction law and related fields such as all forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) including arbitration and adjudication, construction, project and risk management.
The activities of the Society are also aimed at meeting the continuing education requirement of professionals. The Society regularly applies to the relevant professional bodies for the grant of Continuing Professional Development (CDP) hours/points in respect of courses and conferences held by the Society.
Formation of Society of Construction Law, Malaysia
The Society of Construction Law, Malaysia saw its beginnings in 2003 as the Society of Construction Law (Kuala Lumpur and Selangor) with a membership comprising persons interested in construction law and residing in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
Effective 2009, the Society expanded to become a national society admitting members from all states of Malaysia. The Society’s main aim is to promote education, study and research in the field of construction law and related subjects. The Society is autonomous but has links with the Society of Construction Law, UK. The Society also has similar links with allied societies in Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Emblem
The emblem has a pair of scales and the words “Society of Construction Law” in striking red colour. Red, being one of the colours in the Malaysian Flag, represents the Malaysian identity of the Society, signaling success and prosperity. The words “Society of Construction Law” in auspicious red gives it prominence, suggesting distinction and excellence in its endeavours.
The scales symbolize the “scales of justice” and emphasizes the society’s commitment to uphold the principles of law. The upright perpendicular support for the scales, represents the abstract representation of one of the modern construction landmarks and reminds member of the construction industry in our country, as it enters an era of modernization. Viewed together, the emblem signifies a Society encouraging members to strive and achieve excellence in the application and practice of Construction Law to industry needs.
An illustration together with rationale of the emblem is contained in the annexure of this Constitution.
Aims & Object
The Object of the Society is to promote for the public benefit, education, study and research (and publication of the useful result of such research) in the field of construction law and related subjects.
In furtherance of the above object but not further or otherwise the Society may engage in the following :-
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Promoting, supporting, organizing or participating in Conferences, Seminars, Exhibitions, Scholarships, Courses, Lectures and similar projects for the benefit of the members of the Society and public
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Initiating research and studies and working parties, obtaining information on all aspects of construction law and technology and publishing the useful result thereof for the benefit of the members of the Society and public.
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Publishing or communicating by any desirable and effective means information relating to construction law, and all matters relating thereto for the benefit of the members of the Society and public.
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Establishing relationships, association and liason with other persons and other bodies with similar or related objects and exchanging information and studies and results concerning all matters relating thereto to further the object of the Society and for the benefit of the members of the Society.
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Employing agents or servants (not being members of the Council) as may be necessary to further the object of the Society.
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Subject to such consents as may be required by law, purchasing, selling, mortgaging, charging or leasing any property which may be required for the purposes and benefit of the Society.
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Collecting application fees and subscriptions for memberships to the Society.
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Collecting donations and grants subject to prior approval of the Registrar of Society and other relevant authorities as may be necessary to further the object of the society.
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Providing, equipping, furnishing, fitting-out with all necessary plant, furniture and equipment and managing buildings and properties for the benefit of the members of the Society.
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Encouraging professionals and other persons from all related disciplines and sectors of the construction industry to join the Society.