Malaysiakini | Next year, Malaysia will take the helm of ASEAN. Newly appointed country representative to the AICHR, Edmund Bon, stressed the need for a more robust protection mechanism, one that would allow AICHR to investigate human rights abuses and receive formal complaints, and is capable of holding member states accountable for violations.
Free Malaysia Today | The Court of Appeal was of the view that the Shariah Court was the proper forum to determine an Orang Asli woman’s religious status, as the case involved a renunciation of faith. She was represented by Surendra Ananth and New Sin Yew.
New Straits Times | Defense lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad argued that imposing a bail of RM5,000 is sufficient and that there was no need to impose a gag order against his client since the issue was already public knowledge.
Astro Awani | Semasa prosiding, Umar Saifuddin mencadangkan jaminan RM20,000 kepada Muhyiddin, namun Amer Hamzah pula memohon supaya kadar ikat jamin dikurangkan dengan mengambil kira kes-kes terdahulu di bawah seksyen sama yang memperuntukkan jumlah denda tidak melebihi RM5,000.
New Straits Times | Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin condemned the sedition charges against Muhyiddin Yassin as mere political tools aimed at persecuting PN leaders. The charges, framed under section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948, carry a maximum penalty of a RM5,000 fine, three years’ imprisonment, or both if convicted. Counsel Amer Hamzah represented Muhyiddin.
Free Malaysia Today | PN Chairman Muhyiddin Yassin’s remarks about the former Yang di-Pertuan Agong led to 50 police reports being lodged against him. He also received a rebuke from the Pahang palace. Muhyiddin was represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad and four other lawyers.
The Edge Malaysia | Former PM Muhyiddin Yasin was charged with sedition after he allegedly questioned the then 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s discretion in not summoning him to form the government when he claimed to have the support of 115 members of Parliament after the 15th General Election. He was represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, Chethan Jethwani, and Datuk Seri Takiyiddin Hassan.
Malaysiakini | Perikatan Nasional chief Muhyiddin Yassin has pleaded not guilty and claimed trial to a sedition charge under section 4(1) of the Sedition Act over a speech he gave in Felda Perasu, Kelantan, on 14 Aug 2024. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes Amer Hamzah Arshad.
Oxford Law Blogs | DPRU Project Manager Daniel Cullen speaks to Edmund Bon, a Malaysian human rights lawyer, about his commitment to working on human rights issues, his experiences of representing clients in capital cases, the recent abolition of the mandatory death penalty in Malaysia and the potential barriers to the full abolition of capital punishment.
The Star | Malaysia’s representative to the AICHR, Edmund Bon Tai Soon, offered several suggestions on the measures that can be taken to commemorate World Humanitarian Day. He said the country should look into signing up to the International Criminal Court (ICC), make genocide and torture a crime under Malaysian law, and fully recognise the status of refugees.
The Star | The Court of Appeal found that the prosecution had successfully established a prima facie case against two teenagers and the element of intent to commit murder of a seven-year-old at a tahfiz centre five years ago. The teenagers were represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay H’ng Foong, and Lee Yee Woei.
Free Malaysia Today | The Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling last year that had amended the charge from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The accused were represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
Sinar Harian | Mahkamah Rayuan hari ini memerintahkan dua remaja untuk membela diri atas pertuduhan asal membunuh seorang kanak-kanak di sebuah pusat tahfiz hampir lima tahun lepas. Remaja itu diwakili Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay H’ng Foong dan Lee Yee Woei.
The Star | MUDA secretary general Amir Hariri Abd Hadiwanted the Federal Court to determine whether section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 violates the right to freedom of assembly under the Federal Constitution. Amir was represented by lawyers Joshua Tay and Beatrice Chin.
AICHR | The AICHR’s Special Meeting 1/2024 discussed the implementation of AICHR’s Priority Programmes/Activities — including business and human rights; the right to a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment; trafficking in persons; and implementation of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) recommendations — along with the Five-Year Work Plan of AICHR for 2026-2030.
A statement delivered by the Foreign Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Hasan, about ways forward for the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR).
Free Malaysia Today | The COA imposed the death sentence on six former UPNM students convicted of murdering a navy cadet seven years ago, and sentenced 12 other former students to four years in prison for assaulting the victim. Defence lawyers Hisyam Teh and Amer Hamzah Arshad said they were disappointed with the decision and sentence.
Malaysiakini | The Court of Appeal sentenced six former UPNM students to death for murder, ruling that the initial 18-year jail sentence imposed by the High Court was insufficient due to the viciousness of the crime. Amer Hamzah Arshad, lawyer for some of the accused, said they would appeal to the Federal Court.
Sinar Harian | Peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad berkata representasi dihantar ke AGC untuk menggugurkan 12 pertuduhan pengubahan wang haram lebih RM7 juta dan lima kes gagal mengisytiharkan pendapatan kepada LHDN. Amer berkata, pertuduhan dihadapi anak guamnya tidak berasas. Cara beberapa pertuduhan dirangka tidak menunjukkan butiran yang diiktiraf dalam undang-undang.
Malay Mail | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad informed High Court Judge K. Muniandy that the defence consequently wished to proceed with its application to strike out all the 17 charges against his client as the charges lacked sufficient detail to be valid.
Malaysiakini | Next year, Malaysia will take the helm of ASEAN. Newly appointed country representative to the AICHR, Edmund Bon, stressed the need for a more robust protection mechanism, one that would allow AICHR to investigate human rights abuses and receive formal complaints, and is capable of holding member states accountable for violations.
Free Malaysia Today | The Court of Appeal was of the view that the Shariah Court was the proper forum to determine an Orang Asli woman’s religious status, as the case involved a renunciation of faith. She was represented by Surendra Ananth and New Sin Yew.
New Straits Times | Defense lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad argued that imposing a bail of RM5,000 is sufficient and that there was no need to impose a gag order against his client since the issue was already public knowledge.
Astro Awani | Semasa prosiding, Umar Saifuddin mencadangkan jaminan RM20,000 kepada Muhyiddin, namun Amer Hamzah pula memohon supaya kadar ikat jamin dikurangkan dengan mengambil kira kes-kes terdahulu di bawah seksyen sama yang memperuntukkan jumlah denda tidak melebihi RM5,000.
New Straits Times | Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin condemned the sedition charges against Muhyiddin Yassin as mere political tools aimed at persecuting PN leaders. The charges, framed under section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948, carry a maximum penalty of a RM5,000 fine, three years’ imprisonment, or both if convicted. Counsel Amer Hamzah represented Muhyiddin.
Free Malaysia Today | PN Chairman Muhyiddin Yassin’s remarks about the former Yang di-Pertuan Agong led to 50 police reports being lodged against him. He also received a rebuke from the Pahang palace. Muhyiddin was represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad and four other lawyers.
The Edge Malaysia | Former PM Muhyiddin Yasin was charged with sedition after he allegedly questioned the then 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s discretion in not summoning him to form the government when he claimed to have the support of 115 members of Parliament after the 15th General Election. He was represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, Chethan Jethwani, and Datuk Seri Takiyiddin Hassan.
Malaysiakini | Perikatan Nasional chief Muhyiddin Yassin has pleaded not guilty and claimed trial to a sedition charge under section 4(1) of the Sedition Act over a speech he gave in Felda Perasu, Kelantan, on 14 Aug 2024. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes Amer Hamzah Arshad.
Oxford Law Blogs | DPRU Project Manager Daniel Cullen speaks to Edmund Bon, a Malaysian human rights lawyer, about his commitment to working on human rights issues, his experiences of representing clients in capital cases, the recent abolition of the mandatory death penalty in Malaysia and the potential barriers to the full abolition of capital punishment.
The Star | Malaysia’s representative to the AICHR, Edmund Bon Tai Soon, offered several suggestions on the measures that can be taken to commemorate World Humanitarian Day. He said the country should look into signing up to the International Criminal Court (ICC), make genocide and torture a crime under Malaysian law, and fully recognise the status of refugees.
The Star | The Court of Appeal found that the prosecution had successfully established a prima facie case against two teenagers and the element of intent to commit murder of a seven-year-old at a tahfiz centre five years ago. The teenagers were represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay H’ng Foong, and Lee Yee Woei.
Free Malaysia Today | The Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling last year that had amended the charge from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The accused were represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
Sinar Harian | Mahkamah Rayuan hari ini memerintahkan dua remaja untuk membela diri atas pertuduhan asal membunuh seorang kanak-kanak di sebuah pusat tahfiz hampir lima tahun lepas. Remaja itu diwakili Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay H’ng Foong dan Lee Yee Woei.
The Star | MUDA secretary general Amir Hariri Abd Hadiwanted the Federal Court to determine whether section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 violates the right to freedom of assembly under the Federal Constitution. Amir was represented by lawyers Joshua Tay and Beatrice Chin.
AICHR | The AICHR’s Special Meeting 1/2024 discussed the implementation of AICHR’s Priority Programmes/Activities — including business and human rights; the right to a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment; trafficking in persons; and implementation of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) recommendations — along with the Five-Year Work Plan of AICHR for 2026-2030.
A statement delivered by the Foreign Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Hasan, about ways forward for the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR).
Free Malaysia Today | The COA imposed the death sentence on six former UPNM students convicted of murdering a navy cadet seven years ago, and sentenced 12 other former students to four years in prison for assaulting the victim. Defence lawyers Hisyam Teh and Amer Hamzah Arshad said they were disappointed with the decision and sentence.
Malaysiakini | The Court of Appeal sentenced six former UPNM students to death for murder, ruling that the initial 18-year jail sentence imposed by the High Court was insufficient due to the viciousness of the crime. Amer Hamzah Arshad, lawyer for some of the accused, said they would appeal to the Federal Court.
Sinar Harian | Peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad berkata representasi dihantar ke AGC untuk menggugurkan 12 pertuduhan pengubahan wang haram lebih RM7 juta dan lima kes gagal mengisytiharkan pendapatan kepada LHDN. Amer berkata, pertuduhan dihadapi anak guamnya tidak berasas. Cara beberapa pertuduhan dirangka tidak menunjukkan butiran yang diiktiraf dalam undang-undang.
Malay Mail | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad informed High Court Judge K. Muniandy that the defence consequently wished to proceed with its application to strike out all the 17 charges against his client as the charges lacked sufficient detail to be valid.
