Lawyer who represented Anwar in black eye incident dies at 81
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran lawyer Chew Swee Yoke, a pioneer of legal aid in Malaysia who represented Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in proceedings linked to his infamous black-eye incident, has died at the age of 81.
Veteran Malaysian lawyer Chew Swee Yoke, a trailblazer in legal aid and prominent advocate of high-profile cases, has passed away at the age of 81. Her daughter, celebrity chef Isadora Chai, confirmed her mother's death on August 20 via an Instagram post. Chew, who represented Anwar Ibrahim in proceedings following the infamous black-eye incident, was a respected figure in Malaysia's legal community with over five decades of practice.
Born on January 26, 1945, Chew was educated at Victoria Institution and admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 1970, after training at Lincoln's Inn. She founded Kuala Lumpur's first Legal Aid Centre in 1982 and served as its inaugural chairman. Chew's dedication to her clients and meticulous courtroom preparation were well-known, as was her stoic character and admiration for Marcus Aurelius' 'Meditations.'
She is survived by her daughters Lesley Chan, Isadora Chai, and Lydia Chai, as well as her sons-in-law Iskandar Razak and Tahi Moore.
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