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Muhyiddin’s trial: Banker confirms RM19.3m went into Bersatu’s CIMB account, says red flags triggered suspicious transaction report

Team ABA March 10, 2026

Malay Mail | A CIMB banker agreed with Muhyiddin’s counsel Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad’s suggestion that it should not simply be concluded that the RM19.3 million transactions to Bersatu’s accounts were unlawful, as she had not been shown any report from BNM to suggest any of the transactions were illegal. Muhyiddin’s lawyers include Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.

CIMB flagged Bersatu’s ‘suspicious’ deposits to BNM, court told

Team ABA March 10, 2026

Free Malaysia Today | A witness in Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption trial told the High Court today that CIMB Bank Bhd had filed suspicious transaction reports with Bank Negara Malaysia regarding millions of ringgit deposited into Bersatu’s account in 2021 and 2022. Lawyers for Muhyiddin include Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Lee Yee Woei.

Muhyiddin trial: Bank red flagged transactions into Bersatu’s account — witness

Team ABA March 10, 2026

Malaysiakini | A CIMB branch manager agreed with defence counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad’s suggestion that the transactions involving millions deposited into Bersatu’s bank account should not simply be deemed unlawful, as she was not shown any report by Bank Negara Malaysia to suggest they are illegal. Lawyers for Muhyiddin include Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.

Muhyiddin’s lawyer grills MACC witness over TikTok videos used as evidence

Team ABA March 9, 2026

The Edge Malaysia | Lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad questioned the prosecution’s reliance on TikTok videos in the corruption trial against former PM Muhyiddin Yassin, arguing that edited videos should not be used as evidence. Muhyiddin’s legal team also includes Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.

Defence challenges use of TikTok clips against Muhyiddin

Team ABA March 9, 2026

Free Malaysia Today | The High Court in Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption trial heard that two TikTok clips relied on by investigators had not been sent to the forensic department for verification, and had been edited. Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Lee Yee Woei are among the lawyers who appeared for Muhyiddin.

Rosmah on MC due to fall, graft case-related appeal postponed

Team ABA February 25, 2026

The Edge Malaysia | Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s case related to her solar graft appeal has been postponed again, as she was unable to attend court due to a fall. The matter will be heard on 3 March 2026 before the same panel. Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad and Lee Yee Woei were among the lawyers who appeared for Rosmah.

Prosecution preparing Zafrul’s witness statement in Muhyiddin case

Team ABA February 23, 2026

The Edge Malaysia | The prosecution is preparing the witness statement of former investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz in the case against ex-PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who faces charges of abusing his position in connection with bribes and illicit activities. Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad and Lee Yee Woei appeared for Muhyiddin.

The Limitations of AICHR’s Non-Binding Procedures and the Prospect for Change by 2030

Team ABA February 19, 2026

Just Security | The proposal by Edmund Bon, Representative of Malaysia to AICHR, for a more assertive AICHR with binding procedures reflects growing regional recognition of the limitations inherent in ASEAN’s non-binding, politically driven human rights framework. His call for legally binding regional instruments responds directly to the acknowledged absence of enforceable ASEAN agreements.

Shamsul Iskandar mohon kes dipindahkan ke Mahkamah Tinggi

Team ABA February 16, 2026

Harian Metro | Bekas Setiausaha Politik Kanan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin memohon supaya lima tuduhan rasuah yang dihadapinya dibicarakan di Mahkamah Tinggi kerana pertuduhan terhadapnya membabitkan persoalan undang-undang dan isu yang kompleks. Beliau diwakili peguam Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad dan Joshua Tay.

Shamsul Iskandar seeks transfer of graft cases to High Court, April 9 hearing date set

Team ABA February 16, 2026

The Edge Malaysia | Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin has applied to transfer his five graft charges from the Sessions Court to the High Court because his case involves complex constitutional and legal issues, and a High Court trial would allow appeals up to the Federal Court. He was represented by counsel Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad and Joshua Tay.

What is behind 60% spike in Malaysia court cases and can judges keep up?

Team ABA February 13, 2026

CNA | Lawyers and experts weigh in on why the number of court cases has shot up, and the implications for Malaysia’s justice system. Lawyer Edmund Bon believes that the rise sometimes means that justice served may be too rushed, with judges not having sufficient time to delve deeply into the cases and stakeholders being limited to succeeding or failing on only a few issues.

Federal Court declines Muhyiddin’s referral of constitutional questions in sedition case

Team ABA February 9, 2026

New Straits Times | The Federal Court declined to answer constitutional questions posed by former PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in his sedition case, ruling that the issues could be dealt with by the KL High Court at trial. Muhyiddin can then still appeal to the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court. His legal team includes Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Lee Yee Woei.

Kes hasutan Muhyiddin dikembalikan ke Mahkamah Tinggi

Team ABA February 9, 2026

Astro Awani | Mahkamah Persekutuan hari ini mengembalikan kes hasutan bekas Perdana Menteri Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin ke Mahkamah Tinggi untuk dibicarakan, selepas menolak untuk menjawab empat persoalan undang-undang yang dikemukakan pihak pembelaan. Pihak pembelaan Muhyiddin termasuk Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, dan Lee Yee Woei.

Muhyiddin’s trial: Banker confirms RM19.3m went into Bersatu’s CIMB account, says red flags triggered suspicious transaction report

March 10, 2026

Malay Mail | A CIMB banker agreed with Muhyiddin’s counsel Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad’s suggestion that it should not simply be concluded that the RM19.3 million transactions to Bersatu’s accounts were unlawful, as she had not been shown any report from BNM to suggest any of the transactions were illegal. Muhyiddin’s lawyers include Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.

CIMB flagged Bersatu’s ‘suspicious’ deposits to BNM, court told

March 10, 2026

Free Malaysia Today | A witness in Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption trial told the High Court today that CIMB Bank Bhd had filed suspicious transaction reports with Bank Negara Malaysia regarding millions of ringgit deposited into Bersatu’s account in 2021 and 2022. Lawyers for Muhyiddin include Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Lee Yee Woei.

Muhyiddin trial: Bank red flagged transactions into Bersatu’s account — witness

March 10, 2026

Malaysiakini | A CIMB branch manager agreed with defence counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad’s suggestion that the transactions involving millions deposited into Bersatu’s bank account should not simply be deemed unlawful, as she was not shown any report by Bank Negara Malaysia to suggest they are illegal. Lawyers for Muhyiddin include Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.

Defence challenges use of TikTok clips against Muhyiddin

March 9, 2026

Free Malaysia Today | The High Court in Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption trial heard that two TikTok clips relied on by investigators had not been sent to the forensic department for verification, and had been edited. Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Lee Yee Woei are among the lawyers who appeared for Muhyiddin.

Rosmah on MC due to fall, graft case-related appeal postponed

February 25, 2026

The Edge Malaysia | Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s case related to her solar graft appeal has been postponed again, as she was unable to attend court due to a fall. The matter will be heard on 3 March 2026 before the same panel. Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad and Lee Yee Woei were among the lawyers who appeared for Rosmah.

Prosecution preparing Zafrul’s witness statement in Muhyiddin case

February 23, 2026

The Edge Malaysia | The prosecution is preparing the witness statement of former investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz in the case against ex-PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who faces charges of abusing his position in connection with bribes and illicit activities. Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad and Lee Yee Woei appeared for Muhyiddin.

The Limitations of AICHR’s Non-Binding Procedures and the Prospect for Change by 2030

February 19, 2026

Just Security | The proposal by Edmund Bon, Representative of Malaysia to AICHR, for a more assertive AICHR with binding procedures reflects growing regional recognition of the limitations inherent in ASEAN’s non-binding, politically driven human rights framework. His call for legally binding regional instruments responds directly to the acknowledged absence of enforceable ASEAN agreements.

Shamsul Iskandar mohon kes dipindahkan ke Mahkamah Tinggi

February 16, 2026

Harian Metro | Bekas Setiausaha Politik Kanan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin memohon supaya lima tuduhan rasuah yang dihadapinya dibicarakan di Mahkamah Tinggi kerana pertuduhan terhadapnya membabitkan persoalan undang-undang dan isu yang kompleks. Beliau diwakili peguam Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad dan Joshua Tay.

Shamsul Iskandar seeks transfer of graft cases to High Court, April 9 hearing date set

February 16, 2026

The Edge Malaysia | Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin has applied to transfer his five graft charges from the Sessions Court to the High Court because his case involves complex constitutional and legal issues, and a High Court trial would allow appeals up to the Federal Court. He was represented by counsel Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad and Joshua Tay.

What is behind 60% spike in Malaysia court cases and can judges keep up?

February 13, 2026

CNA | Lawyers and experts weigh in on why the number of court cases has shot up, and the implications for Malaysia’s justice system. Lawyer Edmund Bon believes that the rise sometimes means that justice served may be too rushed, with judges not having sufficient time to delve deeply into the cases and stakeholders being limited to succeeding or failing on only a few issues.

Federal Court declines Muhyiddin’s referral of constitutional questions in sedition case

February 9, 2026

New Straits Times | The Federal Court declined to answer constitutional questions posed by former PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in his sedition case, ruling that the issues could be dealt with by the KL High Court at trial. Muhyiddin can then still appeal to the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court. His legal team includes Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Lee Yee Woei.

Kes hasutan Muhyiddin dikembalikan ke Mahkamah Tinggi

February 9, 2026

Astro Awani | Mahkamah Persekutuan hari ini mengembalikan kes hasutan bekas Perdana Menteri Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin ke Mahkamah Tinggi untuk dibicarakan, selepas menolak untuk menjawab empat persoalan undang-undang yang dikemukakan pihak pembelaan. Pihak pembelaan Muhyiddin termasuk Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, dan Lee Yee Woei.