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Our Managing Counsel

Zander Lim Wai Keong

Zander Lim Wai Keong is a former Deputy Public Prosecutor of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and subsequently served with the Attorney General’s Chambers, where he was attached to the Appellate and Trial Division, focusing primarily on criminal appellate matters before the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court of Malaysia.

During his tenure at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, Zander was actively involved in the prosecution of corruption, money laundering, and white-collar offences, including high-profile and public-interest matters. He was part of the prosecution team in Malaysia’s first corporate liability prosecution under section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, as well as the Sabah Water Department corruption case, which involved allegations that millions in cash were derived from purported business profits.

His experience includes cases involving former Prime Ministers, former Deputy Prime Ministers, former State Executive Councillors (EXCOs), as well as federal and state-linked entities.

Zander handled prosecutions, appeals, and forfeiture proceedings under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.

In 2022, Zander was awarded the Excellent Service Award (Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang) by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.

While serving in the Appellate and Trial Division at the Attorney General’s Chambers, Zander regularly appeared before the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court of Malaysia in criminal appeals, including matters involving constitutional issues and complex questions of criminal law.

Prior to his appointment as a Deputy Public Prosecutor, Zander was in active practice as civil and criminal defence counsel, representing corporate directors and individuals facing commercial and financial crime and regulatory charges, including matter resulting in full acquittal.

Having practised on both sides of the criminal justice system as Deputy Public Prosecutor and defence counsel, Zander brings practical approach to criminal defence and advisory work.

ZANDER'S BACKGROUND

2014

LL.B (Hons)
University of London

2015

Certificate of Legal Practice

2016

Advocate & Solicitor
High Court of Malaya

2016 – 2018

Civil & Criminal Defence Counsel

2019 – 2024

Deputy Public Prosecutor
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Headquarters

2022

Recipient of the Excellent Service Award
Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang, awarded by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission

2024

Master of Business Administration
University Putra Malaysia

2024 – 2026

Deputy Public Prosecutor
Appellate and Trial Division
Attorney General’s Chambers Headquarters

Ad Hoc Deputy Public Prosecutor
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Headquarters

NOTABLE REPORTED CASES

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009

Section 16(a)(A) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009
Section 16(a)(B) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009
Section 23(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009
The first Malaysian case in which the Court of Appeal, upon reviewing its own earlier decision, held that where the High Court exercises its inherent jurisdiction to review, strike out charges, and acquit an accused. Such a decision falls within the revisionary jurisdiction under section 50(1)(b) of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964, thereby conferring jurisdiction on the Court of Appeal to hear the appeal.
Section 41(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009

Criminal Breach of Trust

The first Malaysian Court of Appeal decision, which held that a wakalah, being a document of appointment authorising a Syarie lawyer to represent or act on behalf of a client, and analogous to a "warrant to act" in the Civil Courts, constitutes a binding contract between the parties. Consequently, the Parol Evidence Rule applies, and oral testimony cannot be admitted to contradict, vary, or add to the terms of the wakalah.
Section 409 of the Penal Code

Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001

Section 56(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001
The first Malaysian Court of Appeal decision interpreting the phrase “police officer making the investigation” under section 117(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code, it was held that the investigating officer is not required to personally appear before the Magistrate in remand proceedings.
Sections 26A of the Anti-Trafficking In Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007
Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952
The first Malaysian Court of Appeal decision on attempted trafficking under section 33 of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, establishing the legal framework governing criminal attempt in trafficking offences.
A recent Court of Appeal decision establishing that where an accused is represented by counsel, the responsibility to address legal presumptions and the applicable standard of proof rests with defence counsel rather than the trial court.
The first Malaysian Court of Appeal case which clarified that the High Court is not required to provide grounds when ordering the accused to enter defence on appeal.