Fefesty Badih @ Itah holds an LLB (Hons) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor. She completed her chambering at Messrs J. Ambrose & Partners in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, where she was exposed to a broad spectrum of legal work, particularly in conveyancing and civil matters. Following the completion of her pupillage, she was retained by the firm as a Legal Associate, where she continued to strengthen her practical experience and develop a strong foundation in her key areas of practice.
Primary Area of Practice & Focus
Conveyancing & Civil Litigation (Non-Contested)
Fefesty’s practice focuses primarily on conveyancing and non-contested civil litigation. In conveyancing, she manages a comprehensive range of property-related matters, including sale and purchase transactions, loan documentation, perfection of transfer and charge, sub-sales, and advisory work for both residential and commercial properties. Her responsibilities include preparing and reviewing legal documents, liaising with financial institutions, government agencies, developers, and other relevant stakeholders, and ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Her experience extends to non-contested civil matters such as probate, letters of administration, and various procedural court applications. She provides end-to-end support to clients, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timely progression of each matter.
Notable Case(s)
1. Handled more than 200 sale and purchase transactions for well-known residential and commercial developments in Sabah such as Sutera Bay Sadong Jaya, Parklane Residences @ Benoni, Universiti Utama Square, Langkon Commercial Centre and Rimbayu Residence.
2. Managed SME business loan documentation involving working capital facilities not less than RM2,500,000.00.
3. Managed to advise the bank to proceed with loan disbursement in a subsale matter despite the principal documents being unavailable and the file being last handled 12 years ago.
4. Resolved a 30-year-old divorce issue where the parties’ marital status was never updated with the Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN) due to the absence of a Decree Nisi and ensured proper regularisation of the records.
Philosophy & Professional Beliefs
Fefesty is a motivated legal practitioner who believes deeply in intentional growth, discipline, and personal accountability. Her guiding principle is perseverance is power — a value she interprets not only as the ability to endure challenges, but also as the commitment to remain consistent, focused, and solution-oriented in all aspects of her work. This outlook shapes her professional approach, enabling her to navigate complex matters with resilience and clarity.
She also upholds the belief that every day is a new beginning. She views each day as an opportunity to learn, refine her skills, and elevate her performance. This mindset keeps her adaptable, forward-looking, and committed to continuous improvement. She embraces change, values integrity, and approaches her work with purpose and responsibility.
In her legal career, Fefesty strives to combine perseverance with a growth-oriented mindset, aiming to contribute positively, uphold strong work ethics, and continually develop herself to deliver meaningful value in any organizational setting.
Testimonial by Client(s)
Fefesty has been consistently appreciated by her clients for her dedication, clarity in communication, and committed approach to the matters entrusted to her. Among the feedback she has received are the following:
1. “Dear Ms. Fefesty, I truly appreciate all the effort you have put into this case. You provided us with excellent cooperation and understood our needs so well. I will miss our great communication.”
2. “There are no better words I could express — only my deepest gratitude and appreciation for all your effort and your exceptional cooperation.”
3. “It has been a pleasure working with you. Continue to be like a soaring eagle — wild, free, and magnificently fearless. Thank you for all the assistance you have given us.”