EZRENE ZAKARIAH
CYBERJAYA
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with over 15 years of diverse experience across the judicial, prosecutorial, and insolvency sectors, currently serving as Special Officer II to the Chief Judge of Malaya. Expertise includes legal research, policy development, case management, and legislative reform, showcasing a strong ability to influence and implement effective legal strategies. Recognized for adaptability and a proven track record in navigating complex legal, corporate, and governmental frameworks to foster policy innovation and achieve strategic outcomes. Committed to advancing the legal field through proactive engagement and a comprehensive understanding of multifaceted legal issues.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Officer II
Chief Judge of Malaya’s Chambers, Federal Court Malaysia
11.2024 - Current
Research Officer
Federal Court Malaysia
12.2019 - 11.2024
- Attached to Federal Court Judge, YA Dato’ Sri Hasnah binti Dato’ Mohammed Hashim
- Carry out tasks as duty officer in the open court during the hearing, notice of motion and mentions.
- Review, peruse and sign the minutes after the hearings, notice of motions and mentions.
- Review, peruse and sign the court order, write and sign documents (minutes of court / correspondence) and respond to the matters arising during the hearings, notice of motions and mentions.
- Review and peruse all records of appeals, cause papers, submissions, bundle of authorities for the Judge to hear the hearings, notice of motions and mentions.
- In charge of obtaining a hearing of any appeals or applications, and shall obtain and lay before the Court of Appeal in proper form all documents, exhibits and other things relating to the proceedings in the court before which the case, or the appellant or applicant, was tried which appear necessary for the proper determination of the appeal or application.
- As an attached officer to the Judge:
- (1) Analyze and prepare the Appeal cases for Hearing in the presence of the Judge to launch the proceedings of the case.
- (2) Assisting the Judge in providing Grounds of Judgment and making research and studies on legal issues or past cases from legal journals for the preparation of Judgment Grounds.
- (3) Plan, perform duties and monitor the needs of the administrative affairs of the Judge to ensure efficient delivery system, efficiently, fair and equitable.
Deputy Registrar
Court of Appeal Malaysia
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Attached to Court of Appeal Judge, YA Datuk Hasnah binti Dato’ Mohammed Hashim
Deputy Public Prosecutor
Prosecution Unit of Attorney General’s Chambers
05.2015 - 09.2017
- Conduct prosecutions in the Session Courts and Magistrate Courts.
- Conduct criminal trials, appeals, applications and revisions in the High Court.
- Conduct appeals and applications in the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court.
- Give advice and instructions to all enforcement agencies in relation to investigations and criminal prosecutions.
- Peruse investigation papers and to decide whether to institute prosecutions or otherwise.
Malacca State Director, Malaysian Department of Insolvency, Putrajaya
06.2011 - 05.2015
- Heads the state office in administering the affairs of debtors and bankrupts pursuant to Bankruptcy Act 1967 and Bankruptcy Rules 1969;
- Acts as Provisional Liquidator or appointed Liquidator for companies that has been wound up pursuant to the Companies Act 1965 and Companies Rules (Winding-up) 1972;
- Administers the affairs of societies that has been deregistered pursuant to the Societies Act 1966 and Societies Rules 1984;
- Administers the affairs of trade unions that has been deregistered pursuant to the Trade Unions Act 1959 and Trade Unions Rules 1959;
- Conducts investigation and enforcement of relevant laws in relation to any offences allegedly done by bankrupts pursuant to the Bankruptcy Act 1967, company directors pursuant to the Companies Act 1965, the Societies Act 1984, the Trade Unions Act 1959 and any laws in relation to bankruptcy and winding-up;
- Conducts prosecution of all criminal and quasi-criminal cases pursuant to the Bankruptcy Act 1967 and the Companies Act 1965; and
- Manages and supervises the administration of the state office encompassing financial and accounts management, as well as human resource administration.
Bankruptcy Division, Malaysian Department of Insolvency, Putrajaya
05.2010 - 06.2011
- Ensured the administration of bankruptcy cases is done effectively and in accordance with the provisions of the Bankruptcy Act 1967;
- Supervised the administration of bankrupts’ cases conducted by all 21 branches;
- Supervised and processed, among others, application for overseas travel of bankrupts, application of purchasing bankrupt’s property by way of private treaty or tender, or bankrupt’s application for sanction to maintain any court action;
- Vet, peruse and amend Sale and Purchase Agreement;
- Headed the Policy, Research and Development Unit which plans and set up the division’s policies, conducts research on bankruptcy laws, issue circulars on administration of bankruptcy, collects and conducts analysis on the statistics regarding bankruptcy matter, ensures the achievement of Division's Key Performance Indicator and ensures the compliance of Clients’ Charter; and
- A member of the Insolvency Law Reform Committee which was responsible in drafting a single Insolvency Bill. Prepared justification and notification papers on bankruptcy matters for purposes of drafting the bill and attending meetings held with stakeholders as a consequence thereof.
Legal Officer
Malaysian Department of Insolvency, Putrajaya
07.2009 - 05.2010
- Attends and conducts cases in High Court/Court of Appeal/Federal Court, in civil suits on behalf of or against, the Department, bankrupts and wound up companies;
- Prepared legal documentations for cases and legal opinions for the Division and Department upon instruction;
- Attends meetings and conferences conducted by and for the Department; and
- Devised courses for the legal officers of the Department to cater to the current needs in reshaping the insolvency landscape, parallel with the vision of the Department.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia
01.2008
Curriculum of the Matriculation Programmes in Law
Matriculation Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia
01.2004
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - undefined
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Convent Teluk Intan
Teluk Intan, Perak01.2002
Skills
- Independent, mature and possess leadership qualities Capable of being a leader and a team player, depending on the given situation
- Compromising and tolerant to others, yet a decisive and determined person
- Focused and hardworking, determined to excel in whatever task placed in hand
- A positive and optimistic person Believes in thinking forward and constantly learning in order to succeed
- Well versed in computer application such as Word processing and presentation software
- Data privacy
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strategic thinking
- Risk assessment capabilities
- Legal research
- Legal analysis
- Legal drafting
Accomplishments
Received the Outstanding Service Award for the years 2010, 2014, 2020 and 2024.
Certification
Admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya on 2017-04-11.
LANGUAGES
Bahasa Malaysia Excellent
English Excellent, Band 5 of MUET
Timeline
Special Officer II
Chief Judge of Malaya’s Chambers, Federal Court Malaysia
11.2024 - Current
Research Officer
Federal Court Malaysia
12.2019 - 11.2024
Deputy Registrar
Court of Appeal Malaysia
09.2017 - 12.2019
Deputy Public Prosecutor
Prosecution Unit of Attorney General’s Chambers
05.2015 - 09.2017
Malacca State Director, Malaysian Department of Insolvency, Putrajaya
06.2011 - 05.2015
Bankruptcy Division, Malaysian Department of Insolvency, Putrajaya
05.2010 - 06.2011
Legal Officer
Malaysian Department of Insolvency, Putrajaya
07.2009 - 05.2010
Curriculum of the Matriculation Programmes in Law
Matriculation Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - undefined
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Convent Teluk Intan
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia