Mr Liow hails from Alor Star (Kedah), where he did his primary and secondary schoolings.

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In 1982, he was accepted in the Australian National University (Canberra) to pursue a double degrees (Psychology and Laws), whereupon he graduated in Psychology (1984) and Law (1986). He was then admitted to the Bar in A.C.T. (1987), N.S.W (1987) and the Malaysian Bar (1989). He has since been practising as a civil litigation lawyer from 1989 until now.

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In 1995, He set up his law firm (Liow & Co.), and eventually specializes in court trial litigation, arbitration, adjudication, counsel work and governmental advisory work. Since 2014, he is a certified Adjudicator and is empanelled by the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), and is a Fellow of the Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution. He has been appointed by the AG Chambers as a Notary Public and he also sits in the Disciplinary Committee for the Disciplinary Board matters (for complaints against lawyers by public).

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Apart from work, he treasures family time, hiking, cycling, travel, music and reading (together with a good cup of coffee).

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The Macadamia Brain: The 10 Principles to Build a Resilient and Tough Brain

By SK Liow

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In conjunction with the Firm's 30th Anniversary in June 2025, Mr Liow has written a self-help book entitled "The Macadamia Brain: The 10 Principles to Build a Resilient and Tough Brain", which deals with our mental resilience in facing daily challenges. It is made available in more than 150 countries worldwide. It is available in Paperback, e-Book, and Audiobook via:

 

Google Books | Google Play Store | Amazon

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Alternatively, the book may be sourced via eBay, Notion Press, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Angus & Robertson, and Booktopia.