By Murniati Abu Karim
Photos by Ikhwan Hashim and Shahiddan Saidi
BANGI, 28 October 2026 – The Tuanku Chancellor International Conference on Law 2026 (TCC 2026), organised by the Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), brought together presenters from around the world to discuss the rule of law and good governance.
Held under the theme “Rule of Law and Good Governance in ASEAN and Beyond”, the conference provided a platform for scholars, legal practitioners, policymakers and industry representatives to exchange expertise and address contemporary legal challenges.
The conference was officiated by His Royal Highness Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus, UKM Chancellor.
Vice-chancellor, Prof Dato Dr Sufian Jusoh said that integrity and good governance remain important principles for the university.
“This conference highlights the importance of the rule of law and good governance in building transparent, resilient and trusted institutions, in both the public and private sectors.
“It also provides an opportunity to exchange ideas and explore how these principles can be upheld in a changing world,” he said.
He also mentioned that the Round Table Discussion, chaired by Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, Professor of Practice at the Faculty of Law and holder of the Royal Chair Tuanku Muhriz in Integrity and Good Governance, as one of the key highlights of the conference.
“I hope our discussions on the rule of law and good governance in ASEAN and beyond will bring fresh perspectives and a deeper understanding of the challenges before us.
“May the ideas shared here extend beyond this gathering and find their way into research, policy and legal practice,” he said.