AICHR | AICHR’s Special Meeting 3/2025 from 23 to 26 September 2025 agreed on the proposed ASEAN Declaration on Promoting the Right to Development and the Right to Peace Towards Realising Inclusive and Sustainable Development, which aims to advance the right to development and the right to enjoy peace through an ASEAN-led, ASEAN-owned, and whole-of-ASEAN approach.
AICHR | AICHR Chair Edmund Bon underlined the importance of preparing ASEAN human rights mechanisms for the future, with enhanced institutional capacity and effectiveness, and that are future-ready to address global and regional challenges, cross-cutting issues, and urgent situations.
AICHR Malaysia | Discussions during the consultation will centre on AICHR’s progress and challenges since its establishment, review the implementation of its mandates and functions, and identify opportunities to strengthen its role in protecting human rights.
AICHR | AICHR convened three interlinked peace pathways workshops from 13 to 15 August in Jakarta as part of Malaysia’s agenda as the ASEAN Chair, leading the region to explore a human rights-based approach to conflict prevention, conflict management, reconciliation, and peacebuilding.
Mission of Japan to ASEAN | Discussions at the network session focused on enhancing stakeholders’ understanding of implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and related laws, as well as fostering an informal network among ASEAN-Japan business stakeholders.
AICHR | We need to move beyond the government-to-government approach and build new as well as strengthen existing alliances with the private sector, which drives much of our economy, said AICHR Chair Edmund Bon. Businesses are already expected to be transparent on their human rights impacts.
The Star | Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and his former political secretary Mohammad Anuar Mohd Yunus will not challenge the prosecution’s application to forfeit more than RM169mil in cash seized by the MACC, their lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad confirmed.
BFM | The inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina has begun, with 70 witnesses expected to testify over 19 days. BFM delved into what this inquest means, and spoke to criminal lawyer and former deputy public prosecutor Kee Shu Min for her insights on the importance of this process.
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom | This policy paper highlights the vulnerabilities of migrant workers in Malaysia’s electronics industry, where flawed immigration policies and harmful labour practices expose them to forced labour. It calls for industry- and society-wide action to address systemic causes through stronger regulations.
AICHR | Edmund Bon, Chair of AICHR and Representative of Malaysia to AICHR, emphasised that the youth debate is not only a competition, but also a safe and enabling environment for ASEAN youth to engage openly on sensitive and complex human rights issues.
AICHR | This AICHR regional workshop served to disseminate the outcomes of the Thematic Study on the Right to Education: Promotion of Access to Tertiary Education in ASEAN, with the goal of raising public awareness particularly concerning the right to education among the peoples of ASEAN.
The Rakyat Insight | Baru-baru ini, satu catatan bertajuk “‘Bukan Islam tak perlu patuh pada titah Raja’ — Peguam Edmund Bon” dimainkan semula walaupun perkara itu tidak benar, dan telah beberapa kali diperjelaskan oleh firma guaman yang berkenaan. Orang ramai diingatkan supaya menyelidik terlebih dahulu kesahihan maklumat sebelum mempercayai atau menyebarkannya.
The Edge Malaysia | The High Court allowed former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s application to refer questions of law regarding the Sedition Act to the apex court, saying the apex court’s determination on the questions will ensure an “‘expedient and economical” resolution to the sedition case.
New Straits Times | Former PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today won his bid to refer legal questions concerning the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court. Lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Lee Yee Woei act for Muhyiddin.
Free Malaysia Today | The High Court allowed Muhyiddin Yassin’s bid to refer several constitutional questions on the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad earlier argued that Muhyiddin’s speech had discussed the provisions in Article 43 of the Federal Constitution.
Bernama | Mahkamah Tinggi membenarkan permohonan bekas Perdana Menteri, Muhyiddin Yassin untuk merujuk 4 persoalan undang-undang berkaitan Akta Hasutan ke Mahkamah Persekutuan. Muhyiddin diwakili peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Lee Yee Woei.
Malaysiakini | The Kuala Lumpur High Court allowed former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s application to refer four constitutional questions under the Sedition Act to the Federal Court, as the questions are complex and require determination by the apex court. Muhyiddin was represented by counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad.
IOM | AICHR Chair Edmund Bon emphasised the importance of addressing challenges in today’s development context arising from climate change and human mobility, and their effects, particularly on marginalised communities, including migrant workers. He added that bodies and mechanisms must be strengthened to be future-ready in addressing global and regional challenges.
Heinrich Böll Stiftung Southeast Asia | If implemented effectively through a robust Regional Plan of Action, the ASEAN Declaration on Environmental Rights has the potential to become a transformative document in shaping regional human rights and environmental policies through 2045 and beyond. After official adoption, the drafting of an official Action Plan must follow.
ASEAN | The 17th Coordinating Conference for the ASEAN Political-Security Community (ASCCO) focused on the End-Term Review of the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Blueprint 2025. Insights were shared on the implementation of the Blueprint for the last 10 years, including on the challenges encountered and lessons learned.
AICHR | AICHR’s Special Meeting 3/2025 from 23 to 26 September 2025 agreed on the proposed ASEAN Declaration on Promoting the Right to Development and the Right to Peace Towards Realising Inclusive and Sustainable Development, which aims to advance the right to development and the right to enjoy peace through an ASEAN-led, ASEAN-owned, and whole-of-ASEAN approach.
AICHR | AICHR Chair Edmund Bon underlined the importance of preparing ASEAN human rights mechanisms for the future, with enhanced institutional capacity and effectiveness, and that are future-ready to address global and regional challenges, cross-cutting issues, and urgent situations.
AICHR Malaysia | Discussions during the consultation will centre on AICHR’s progress and challenges since its establishment, review the implementation of its mandates and functions, and identify opportunities to strengthen its role in protecting human rights.
AICHR | AICHR convened three interlinked peace pathways workshops from 13 to 15 August in Jakarta as part of Malaysia’s agenda as the ASEAN Chair, leading the region to explore a human rights-based approach to conflict prevention, conflict management, reconciliation, and peacebuilding.
Mission of Japan to ASEAN | Discussions at the network session focused on enhancing stakeholders’ understanding of implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and related laws, as well as fostering an informal network among ASEAN-Japan business stakeholders.
AICHR | We need to move beyond the government-to-government approach and build new as well as strengthen existing alliances with the private sector, which drives much of our economy, said AICHR Chair Edmund Bon. Businesses are already expected to be transparent on their human rights impacts.
The Star | Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and his former political secretary Mohammad Anuar Mohd Yunus will not challenge the prosecution’s application to forfeit more than RM169mil in cash seized by the MACC, their lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad confirmed.
BFM | The inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina has begun, with 70 witnesses expected to testify over 19 days. BFM delved into what this inquest means, and spoke to criminal lawyer and former deputy public prosecutor Kee Shu Min for her insights on the importance of this process.
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom | This policy paper highlights the vulnerabilities of migrant workers in Malaysia’s electronics industry, where flawed immigration policies and harmful labour practices expose them to forced labour. It calls for industry- and society-wide action to address systemic causes through stronger regulations.
AICHR | Edmund Bon, Chair of AICHR and Representative of Malaysia to AICHR, emphasised that the youth debate is not only a competition, but also a safe and enabling environment for ASEAN youth to engage openly on sensitive and complex human rights issues.
AICHR | This AICHR regional workshop served to disseminate the outcomes of the Thematic Study on the Right to Education: Promotion of Access to Tertiary Education in ASEAN, with the goal of raising public awareness particularly concerning the right to education among the peoples of ASEAN.
The Rakyat Insight | Baru-baru ini, satu catatan bertajuk “‘Bukan Islam tak perlu patuh pada titah Raja’ — Peguam Edmund Bon” dimainkan semula walaupun perkara itu tidak benar, dan telah beberapa kali diperjelaskan oleh firma guaman yang berkenaan. Orang ramai diingatkan supaya menyelidik terlebih dahulu kesahihan maklumat sebelum mempercayai atau menyebarkannya.
The Edge Malaysia | The High Court allowed former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s application to refer questions of law regarding the Sedition Act to the apex court, saying the apex court’s determination on the questions will ensure an “‘expedient and economical” resolution to the sedition case.
New Straits Times | Former PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today won his bid to refer legal questions concerning the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court. Lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Lee Yee Woei act for Muhyiddin.
Free Malaysia Today | The High Court allowed Muhyiddin Yassin’s bid to refer several constitutional questions on the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad earlier argued that Muhyiddin’s speech had discussed the provisions in Article 43 of the Federal Constitution.
Bernama | Mahkamah Tinggi membenarkan permohonan bekas Perdana Menteri, Muhyiddin Yassin untuk merujuk 4 persoalan undang-undang berkaitan Akta Hasutan ke Mahkamah Persekutuan. Muhyiddin diwakili peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Lee Yee Woei.
Malaysiakini | The Kuala Lumpur High Court allowed former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s application to refer four constitutional questions under the Sedition Act to the Federal Court, as the questions are complex and require determination by the apex court. Muhyiddin was represented by counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad.
IOM | AICHR Chair Edmund Bon emphasised the importance of addressing challenges in today’s development context arising from climate change and human mobility, and their effects, particularly on marginalised communities, including migrant workers. He added that bodies and mechanisms must be strengthened to be future-ready in addressing global and regional challenges.
Heinrich Böll Stiftung Southeast Asia | If implemented effectively through a robust Regional Plan of Action, the ASEAN Declaration on Environmental Rights has the potential to become a transformative document in shaping regional human rights and environmental policies through 2045 and beyond. After official adoption, the drafting of an official Action Plan must follow.
ASEAN | The 17th Coordinating Conference for the ASEAN Political-Security Community (ASCCO) focused on the End-Term Review of the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Blueprint 2025. Insights were shared on the implementation of the Blueprint for the last 10 years, including on the challenges encountered and lessons learned.
