Hi, I’m
Ashwini Apalasamy
Legal
Subang Jaya
Summary
Effective law professional by successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Highly familiar with principles of criminal law and acquainted with Civil litigation. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
2007
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages
Work History
Attorney General Chambers, Civil Division
Federal Counsel
01.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Represent the federal government in civil cases at all levels of court including the appellate courts.
- Handle judicial reviews, constitutional challenges, public interest litigation.
- Work closely with Deputy Public Prosecutors in criminal matters.
- Legal Compliance
- Ensure that government actions and decisions are compliant with the Federal Constitution and existing laws.
Ministry of Health
Federal Counsel
04.2023 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Attending and participating in meetings of International matters.
- Handling International matters and Negotiations with ASEAN Secretariat, World Health Organization (WHO).
- Contract Drafting, Reviewing, Vetting and amending various procurement, service contracts and International Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) involving Public Health and related services with many countries.
- Filing and conducting civil suits and all relevant interlocutory application in Sessions Court and High Court.
- Investigate and manage legal risk in Government Project and Policies implemented by the Ministry of Health.
- Legal Research for preparing opinion papers to be reviewed by the Director General, Secretary General Ministry and Minister.
- Reviewing nounbill draft of proposed law or amendments of the nounbill draft for legal issues.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Investigating officer
01.2021 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Conducting Interviews of detainees under the Prevention of Crime Act (POCA) and Dangerous Drugs Act (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985.
- Preparing report with my findings pursuant to the interview conducted under the Prevention of Crime Act (POCA) and Dangerous Drugs Act (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985 to be submitted to the Minister of Home Affairs and the Crime Prevention Board.
- Reviewing and considering appeal letter of detainees under the Dangerous Drugs Act (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985 or their family members.
Attorney General’s Chamber Malaysia (AGC)
Deputy Public Prosecutor
02.2020 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Perusing and evaluating Investigation Papers concerning commercial crime offences.
- Reviewing, perusing and evaluating Investigation Papers referred to the AGC by the enforcement agencies and recommending further actions/instructions to the Head of the Commercial & Cyber Crimes Unit, Prosecution Division, Putrajaya.
- Perusing and reviewing the representation letters and thereafter provide recommendations in the light of public interest.
- Conducting briefing with the concerning any Investigation Papers, evidential and procedural issues.
- Perusing, evaluating Investigation Paper and conducting criminal prosecution concerning Kleptocracy cases.
- Conducting Research on issues relating to Kleptocracy and 1MDB crimes/ related matters.
Attorney General’s Chamber Malaysia (AGC)
Deputy Public Prosecutor, State Legal Advisor Negeri Sembilan
09.2016 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Perusing, evaluating Investigation Papers and conducting prosecution concerning criminal offences.
- Reviewing, perusing and evaluating Investigation Papers referred to the AGC by the enforcement agencies and recommending further actions/instructions to the Director of State Prosecution, Negeri Sembilan.
- Perusing and reviewing the representation letters and thereafter provide recommendations in the light of public interest.
- Conducting briefing with the relevant head of units concerning any Investigation Papers, evidential and procedural issues.
- Conducting Legal Research and providing legal advice to any government agencies concerning criminal law issues/matters, issues relating to current development in current legal issues and enforcement of laws.
Attorney General’s Chamber Malaysia (AGC)
Federal Counsel, Research Division
06.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Drafting and vetting contracts.
- Preparing opinions.
- Perusing Investigation Papers.
- Preparing report for Pardon Boards.
- Conducting research and preparing opinions on Constitutional matters.
Gideon Tan Razali and Zaini Advocates & Solicitors Firm
Pupilage
05.2014 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Conducting research, attending court for Case Management, litigation and drafting of various interlocutory applications such as Injunctions, Divorce Petition, Winding-Up and Bankruptcy Petitions and assisting in conducting corporate commercial trials under the Companies Act 1965; Malaysia Code on Take over and Mergers 2010; Capital Market & Services Act 2007; Banking & Financial Institutions Act 1989; and Financial Services Act 2013.
NTT MSC Sdn Bhd
Legal Executive
08.2013 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Drafting and vetting Tenancy Agreements, Reseller Agreements and Master Service Agreements.
- Preparing a table of compliance for request for proposal for tender bid.
- Issuing companies Newsletter.
- Ensuring companies compliance with the latest legislation and laws (registering company with Personal Data Protection Act).
- Drafting policies for the company (Security policy for Vendor and Customers & Retention Policies).
David Kok & Partners Advocates & Solicitors Firm
Attaché
09.2012 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Preparing documents for transfer and mortgage deeds.
- Drafting and reviewing sales of contract and land registry documents/ title deeds.
Education
University of Cambridge
Advanced Level (GCE A- Levels)
University of London
Bachelor of Law (LLB) (Hons)
Brickfields Asia College
Certificate of Legal Practice
Skills
Legal drafting
Legal research
Family law
Corporate transactions
Oral advocacy
Legal compliance
Litigation
Legal advisory
Settlement negotiation
Negotiation
Criminal law
Courses Training
- Siri Ketiga Kursus Perlembagaan Persekutuan: “Appreciating our Federal Constitution- Federal and State Relationship, Galeria PJH, 08/11/15 - 08/12/15
- Seminar on Administrative Law : Supervisory role of the Judiciary, Galeria PJH, 10/06/15 - 10/07/15
- Behind the Scenes of a Fallen Company : Winding Up, Civil Division Putrajaya, 11/17/15
- Kursus Pendakwaan Efektif Bagi kes-kes Jenayah Komersial dan Siber, 09/05/16
- Kursus “Forfeiture and Asset Management”, Galleria PJH, 10/26/16
- Prosecution Conference, Kuantan Pahang, 08/22/16 - 08/24/16
- Forum: Hard Talk : A-Z Children in Contact with the law, ILKAP, 05/13/17
- Program Transformasi Minda, ILKAP, 04/17/17 - 04/26/17
- Seminar Pemantapan Pengurusan Pendakwaan Tahun 2018, Dewan Tan Sri Abdul Kadir, 04/07/18
- Counter Profileration Export Control Prosecution Conference, United States Department of Justice, Melaka
- Strengthening Malaysia’s Security in Terrorism Trials- Phase 1, United States Department of Justice, Melaka, 04/15/19 - 04/19/19
- Strengthening Malaysia’s Security in Terrorism Trials- Phase 11, United States Department of Justice, Langkawi, 08/19/19 - 08/23/19
- Strengthening Malaysia’s Security in Terrorism Trials- Phase 111, United States Department of Justice, Kota Kinabalu, 11/18/19 - 11/23/19
- Course on Introduction to Cryptocurrency 2020, Putrajaya, 09/28/20 - 09/29/20
- Course on Administration And Governance of Statutory Bodies in Malaysia, Bangi, 09/03/24 - 09/04/24
- Digital Government Unlocked: Transforming Citizen Services, Le Meridien Putrajaya, 22/04/25
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/06/88
Professional Achievements
- Certificate of Appreciation, Attorney General Chambers, 2018
- Certificate of Appreciation, Attorney General Chambers, 2019
- Certificate of Appreciation, Attorney General Chambers, 2020
Timeline
Federal Counsel
Attorney General Chambers, Civil Division
01.2025 - Current
Federal Counsel
Ministry of Health
04.2023 - 01.2025
Investigating officer
Ministry of Home Affairs
01.2021 - 03.2023
Deputy Public Prosecutor
Attorney General’s Chamber Malaysia (AGC)
02.2020 - 12.2020
Deputy Public Prosecutor, State Legal Advisor Negeri Sembilan
Attorney General’s Chamber Malaysia (AGC)
09.2016 - 02.2020
Federal Counsel, Research Division
Attorney General’s Chamber Malaysia (AGC)
06.2015 - 01.2016
Pupilage
Gideon Tan Razali and Zaini Advocates & Solicitors Firm
05.2014 - 05.2015
Legal Executive
NTT MSC Sdn Bhd
08.2013 - 02.2014
Attaché
David Kok & Partners Advocates & Solicitors Firm
09.2012 - 12.2012
University of London
Bachelor of Law (LLB) (Hons)
01.2011
Brickfields Asia College
Certificate of Legal Practice
01.2013
University of Cambridge
Advanced Level (GCE A- Levels)
01.2007