Legal Career
Karpal Singh was called to the Penang bar in 1969 and joined a firm in Alor Setar, Kedah. He started his legal firm in 1970. Karpal is known for his expertise in the field of litigation. He has been praised for "defending the little man" and called "a friend to the oppressed and marginalised." Professor of Law at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Dr. Shad Saleem Faruqi has praised Karpal's legal team for their innovative interpretations which have helped people with difficult cases.
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