Free Malaysia Today | Bloomberg (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd memfailkan permohonan membatalkan saman fitnah dikemukakan Bestinet Sdn Bhd dan pengasasnya, Aminul Islam Abdul Nor, berhubung satu artikel mengaitkan mereka dengan sindiket pengambilan pekerja asing. Bloomberg (Malaysia) diwakili peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad dan Kee Shu Min.
The Edge Malaysia | Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad informed the court that his client Bloomberg (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd was erroneously included as a defendant in the libel suit brought by Bestinet Sdn Bhd and its founder Datuk Sri Aminul Islam Abdul Nor over reports on alleged migrant worker exploitation involving the company. The legal team includes Kee Shu Min.
New Straits Times | Bloomberg (Malaysia) argues it had no role in publishing an article that linked Bestinet and its founder to a migrant worker recruitment syndicate. Lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad described the plaintiffs’ statement of claim as “scandalous, frivolous, and vexatious” and an abuse of the court process. Lawyer Kee Shu Min also appeared for Bloomberg (Malaysia).
Free Malaysia Today | Lawyers have shot down the call by the MACC for new laws to address misconduct in public office and the misuse of funds by NGOs. Amer Hamzah Arshad pointed out that the Penal Code could be amended if necessary, and the Societies Act 1966 could also be reviewed.
CTN News | ASEAN officials highlighted that treating economic growth as a part of human rights, and ensuring that economic success translates into fair and accessible opportunities for all, are paramount. Edmund Bon, Representative of Malaysia to AICHR, stated that less well-off individuals who have been historically excluded from economic participation, must be empowered.
The Human Rights Centre | The adoption of the ASEAN environmental declaration marks a significant, though limited, step in recognising environmental rights at the regional level. As Alan Collins and Edmund Bon argue, in ASEAN, change comes through norm articulation, precedent-setting, and sustained pressure by actors willing to push within institutional constraints.
AICHR | AICHR affirmed that advancing the right to a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment in a disability-inclusive manner is essential to building a people-centred and resilient ASEAN Community that upholds human dignity, equity, and sustainable development.
AICHR | AICHR affirmed that advancing disability inclusion across ASEAN communities, including through strengthened implementation efforts and forward-looking cooperation beyond the ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025, is essential to building a people-centred, inclusive, and resilient ASEAN Community that upholds human dignity, equality, and shared prosperity.
Malay Mail | A CIMB banker stated in Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption and money laundering trial that she could not confirm if the money deposited in Bersatu’s account was illegal or not. Muhyiddin’s lawyers included Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Lee Yee Woei.
Free Malaysia Today | The prosecution in the corruption case against Shamsul Iskandar Akin told the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today that investigations can proceed even though charges had already been filed against him. The defence team includes Amer Hamzah Arshad and Joshua Tay.
Free Malaysia Today | The third prosecution witness in former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption trial told the High Court that RM6 million was deposited into Bersatu’s AmBank account in 10 cheques in 2022. Lawyers who appeared for Muhyiddin included Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Lee Yee Woei.
The Edge Malaysia | Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s bank account could not be closed at the branch level over a series of deposits without the approval of the bank’s headquarters, the court was told in the corruption trial of former PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Muhyiddin’s defence team includes Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Lee Yee Woei.
Berita Harian | Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, peguam kepada Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, mempersoalkan sama ada siasatan terhadap kes rasuah anak guamnya telah selesai, sambil menegaskan bahawa tidak adil untuk pertuduhan diteruskan jika siasatan masih berjalan. Pihak pembelaan Shamsul Iskandar termasuk Joshua Tay.
New Straits Times | Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, lawyer for Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, questioned whether investigations in the case had been completed, stating it is unfair that the charges continue against his client if investigations are ongoing. The defence team includes Joshua Tay.
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.
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.
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.
The Edge Malaysia | CIMB Islamic Bank flagged suspicious transactions in Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s bank account to Bank Negara Malaysia after detecting tens of millions of ringgit in deposits, testified a bank finance manager. Muhyiddin Yassin’s defence team includes Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Lee Yee Woei also appeared for Muhyiddin.
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.
New Straits Times | The defence in Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption trial went on the offensive today, with lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad questioning why the prosecution’s first witness relied heavily on TikTok videos as evidence. Muhyiddin is also represented by Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
Free Malaysia Today | Bloomberg (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd memfailkan permohonan membatalkan saman fitnah dikemukakan Bestinet Sdn Bhd dan pengasasnya, Aminul Islam Abdul Nor, berhubung satu artikel mengaitkan mereka dengan sindiket pengambilan pekerja asing. Bloomberg (Malaysia) diwakili peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad dan Kee Shu Min.
The Edge Malaysia | Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad informed the court that his client Bloomberg (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd was erroneously included as a defendant in the libel suit brought by Bestinet Sdn Bhd and its founder Datuk Sri Aminul Islam Abdul Nor over reports on alleged migrant worker exploitation involving the company. The legal team includes Kee Shu Min.
New Straits Times | Bloomberg (Malaysia) argues it had no role in publishing an article that linked Bestinet and its founder to a migrant worker recruitment syndicate. Lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad described the plaintiffs’ statement of claim as “scandalous, frivolous, and vexatious” and an abuse of the court process. Lawyer Kee Shu Min also appeared for Bloomberg (Malaysia).
Free Malaysia Today | Lawyers have shot down the call by the MACC for new laws to address misconduct in public office and the misuse of funds by NGOs. Amer Hamzah Arshad pointed out that the Penal Code could be amended if necessary, and the Societies Act 1966 could also be reviewed.
CTN News | ASEAN officials highlighted that treating economic growth as a part of human rights, and ensuring that economic success translates into fair and accessible opportunities for all, are paramount. Edmund Bon, Representative of Malaysia to AICHR, stated that less well-off individuals who have been historically excluded from economic participation, must be empowered.
The Human Rights Centre | The adoption of the ASEAN environmental declaration marks a significant, though limited, step in recognising environmental rights at the regional level. As Alan Collins and Edmund Bon argue, in ASEAN, change comes through norm articulation, precedent-setting, and sustained pressure by actors willing to push within institutional constraints.
AICHR | AICHR affirmed that advancing the right to a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment in a disability-inclusive manner is essential to building a people-centred and resilient ASEAN Community that upholds human dignity, equity, and sustainable development.
AICHR | AICHR affirmed that advancing disability inclusion across ASEAN communities, including through strengthened implementation efforts and forward-looking cooperation beyond the ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025, is essential to building a people-centred, inclusive, and resilient ASEAN Community that upholds human dignity, equality, and shared prosperity.
Malay Mail | A CIMB banker stated in Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption and money laundering trial that she could not confirm if the money deposited in Bersatu’s account was illegal or not. Muhyiddin’s lawyers included Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Lee Yee Woei.
Free Malaysia Today | The prosecution in the corruption case against Shamsul Iskandar Akin told the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today that investigations can proceed even though charges had already been filed against him. The defence team includes Amer Hamzah Arshad and Joshua Tay.
Free Malaysia Today | The third prosecution witness in former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption trial told the High Court that RM6 million was deposited into Bersatu’s AmBank account in 10 cheques in 2022. Lawyers who appeared for Muhyiddin included Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Lee Yee Woei.
The Edge Malaysia | Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s bank account could not be closed at the branch level over a series of deposits without the approval of the bank’s headquarters, the court was told in the corruption trial of former PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Muhyiddin’s defence team includes Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Lee Yee Woei.
Berita Harian | Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, peguam kepada Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, mempersoalkan sama ada siasatan terhadap kes rasuah anak guamnya telah selesai, sambil menegaskan bahawa tidak adil untuk pertuduhan diteruskan jika siasatan masih berjalan. Pihak pembelaan Shamsul Iskandar termasuk Joshua Tay.
New Straits Times | Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, lawyer for Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, questioned whether investigations in the case had been completed, stating it is unfair that the charges continue against his client if investigations are ongoing. The defence team includes Joshua Tay.
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.
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.
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.
The Edge Malaysia | CIMB Islamic Bank flagged suspicious transactions in Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s bank account to Bank Negara Malaysia after detecting tens of millions of ringgit in deposits, testified a bank finance manager. Muhyiddin Yassin’s defence team includes Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Lee Yee Woei also appeared for Muhyiddin.
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.
New Straits Times | The defence in Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption trial went on the offensive today, with lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad questioning why the prosecution’s first witness relied heavily on TikTok videos as evidence. Muhyiddin is also represented by Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
