Free Malaysia Today | Lead counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad told the court that his clients had acted in a “reckless” manner when threatening the victim with a steam iron over the loss of a laptop. Such recklessness did not justify reinstating the murder charge since they had no intention of causing his death.
Scoop | The Federal Court commuted the death sentence of A. Arokiasamy to 33 years’ jail for killing his sister-in-law on 19 July 2000. Lawyer Edmund Bon represents the 73-year-old man.
The Star | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad informed the Court of Appeal that the five appellants withdrew the appeal as it was now academic and no longer relevant as they have completed their three-year prison sentence, which was served from 2021.
Malaysiakini | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad informed the Court of Appeal that five former students of UPNM have withdrawn their appeal against their conviction and three-year prison sentence for injuring UPNM cadet officer Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain seven years ago. However, they are still serving an 18-year prison sentence for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Sinar Harian | Ketika prosiding hujahan rayuan, di hadapan tiga panel hakim, peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad yang mewakili dua daripada lima tertuduh itu berkata, penarikan rayuan dibuat kerana bersifat akademik atau tidak lagi relevan.
Berita Harian | Peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad memaklumkan, semua individu itu menarik balik rayuan berkenaan kerana ia bersifat akademik atau tidak lagi relevan kerana mereka sudah menjalani hukuman penjara sejak 2021. Amer Hamzah ketika dihubungi, mengesahkan kelima-lima lelaki itu kini fokus rayuan terhadap sabitan mengikut 304 Kanun Keseksaan kerana menyebabkan kecederaan tanpa niat membunuh.
Benchmark Litigation ranked AmerBON as “Highly Recommended” under the category of White Collar Crime, and “Notable” under Commercial and Transactions. One client’s feedback on AmerBON’s work: “Effective client management, strong commercial understanding of business partnerships, and a brilliant comprehension of how, why, and what to seek in a commercial arrangement to advise on litigation pressure points.”
Free Malaysia Today | Police have recorded a statement from a Bloomberg journalist over the international news agency’s report about purported plans to build a casino in Forest City, Johor. Investigations are being carried out under section 4(1) of the Sedition Act, section 500 of the Penal Code, and section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Free Malaysia Today | The witness also told lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, representing Wan Saiful, that all projects exceeding RM100 million must be approved by the finance ministry. He agreed with the lawyer that as the central spine road project exceeded RM100 million, the decision to select and appoint a contractor for the project was made by the finance ministry.
The Edge Malaysia | Testifying in the ongoing trial of former Bersatu information chief Wan Saiful Wan Jan’s corruption and money-laundering trial, former Ministry of Finance government procurement division deputy secretary agreed with the defence counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad that the Jana Wibawa programme was proposed by the MOF to then PM Muhyiddin Yassin.
The Star | The third prosecution witness agreed with defense lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad’s suggestion that the Cabinet had considered the proposal from the Finance Minister and had confirmed and decided to implement the Jana Wibawa programme on Nov 13, 2020. The Prime Minister’s Office determined whether the approval of the Jana Wibawa project was through direct negotiations or pre-qualified open tenders.
Free Malaysia Today | During cross-examination by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, the witness formerly with the finance ministry procurement division concurred that the Jana Wibawa programme could only take off after approval by the Cabinet.
Free Malaysia Today | A five-member Court of Appeal bench will hear a review application brought by former PM Muhyiddin Yassin in a bid to restore his acquittal by the High Court of four abuse of power charges last year. Lawyers K. Kumaraendran, Amer Hamzah Arshad, and Low Wei Loke appeared for Muhyiddin.
BFM | BFM discussed what judges take into account when deciding a sentence and the state of access to justice in our legal system with lawyer Edmund Bon.
Malaysiakini | In line with their #Reformasi100percent campaign, electoral watchdog Bersih released recommendations to amend the Election Offences Act 1954. The report, authored by Asraf Sharafi, New Sin Yew, and Benjamin Wei, identified areas for improvement in the Act, including the use of complex language, lack of definitions, and impractical candidate allocations, among others.
The Daily Star | The Shah Alam High Court ruled that an interim injunction should not be granted if the defendants were to justify the alleged defamatory statements at the trial. Lead defense counsel Edmund Bon lauded the “resounding victory” for human rights advocates, defenders, and vulnerable groups, who face personal danger and persecution by those who hold great power and have immense resources.
Free Malaysia Today | The Shah Alam High Court set aside an injuction against PSM and a news portal over writing about unpaid migrant workers. PSM lead counsel Edmund Bon said courts should be wary of businesses using the court process to stop legitimate grievances from being raised by the media and human rights defenders. He was assisted by Soo Siew Mei, Chan Yen Hui, and Lee Yee Woei.
The Star | Lawyer Kee Shu Min said her client, an opposition politician from Bangladesh, has been released under a special pass issued by the Immigration Department, pending completion of his habeas corpus application. She requested the court to issue a trial notice to facilitate the renewal of the special pass. High Court judge K. Muniandy allowed the application and fixed July 3 for the habeas corpus hearing.
Sinar Harian | Peguam Kee Shu Min yang mewakili ahli politik pembangkang Bangladesh MA Quayum memberitahu Mahkamah Tinggi bahawa keterangan saksi, seorang peguam di Bangladesh, akan diikrarkan melalui afidavit kepada mahkamah dalam tempoh tiga minggu. Quayum memfailkan permohonan habeas corpus untuk memohon perintah mahkamah supaya dia dibebaskan.
Malaysiakini | Lawyer Kee Shu Min informed the High Court that the testimony of an expert witness from Bangladesh, who is a lawyer, will be affirmed via affidavit to the court within three weeks.
Free Malaysia Today | Lead counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad told the court that his clients had acted in a “reckless” manner when threatening the victim with a steam iron over the loss of a laptop. Such recklessness did not justify reinstating the murder charge since they had no intention of causing his death.
Scoop | The Federal Court commuted the death sentence of A. Arokiasamy to 33 years’ jail for killing his sister-in-law on 19 July 2000. Lawyer Edmund Bon represents the 73-year-old man.
The Star | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad informed the Court of Appeal that the five appellants withdrew the appeal as it was now academic and no longer relevant as they have completed their three-year prison sentence, which was served from 2021.
Malaysiakini | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad informed the Court of Appeal that five former students of UPNM have withdrawn their appeal against their conviction and three-year prison sentence for injuring UPNM cadet officer Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain seven years ago. However, they are still serving an 18-year prison sentence for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Sinar Harian | Ketika prosiding hujahan rayuan, di hadapan tiga panel hakim, peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad yang mewakili dua daripada lima tertuduh itu berkata, penarikan rayuan dibuat kerana bersifat akademik atau tidak lagi relevan.
Berita Harian | Peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad memaklumkan, semua individu itu menarik balik rayuan berkenaan kerana ia bersifat akademik atau tidak lagi relevan kerana mereka sudah menjalani hukuman penjara sejak 2021. Amer Hamzah ketika dihubungi, mengesahkan kelima-lima lelaki itu kini fokus rayuan terhadap sabitan mengikut 304 Kanun Keseksaan kerana menyebabkan kecederaan tanpa niat membunuh.
Benchmark Litigation ranked AmerBON as “Highly Recommended” under the category of White Collar Crime, and “Notable” under Commercial and Transactions. One client’s feedback on AmerBON’s work: “Effective client management, strong commercial understanding of business partnerships, and a brilliant comprehension of how, why, and what to seek in a commercial arrangement to advise on litigation pressure points.”
Free Malaysia Today | Police have recorded a statement from a Bloomberg journalist over the international news agency’s report about purported plans to build a casino in Forest City, Johor. Investigations are being carried out under section 4(1) of the Sedition Act, section 500 of the Penal Code, and section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Free Malaysia Today | The witness also told lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, representing Wan Saiful, that all projects exceeding RM100 million must be approved by the finance ministry. He agreed with the lawyer that as the central spine road project exceeded RM100 million, the decision to select and appoint a contractor for the project was made by the finance ministry.
The Edge Malaysia | Testifying in the ongoing trial of former Bersatu information chief Wan Saiful Wan Jan’s corruption and money-laundering trial, former Ministry of Finance government procurement division deputy secretary agreed with the defence counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad that the Jana Wibawa programme was proposed by the MOF to then PM Muhyiddin Yassin.
The Star | The third prosecution witness agreed with defense lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad’s suggestion that the Cabinet had considered the proposal from the Finance Minister and had confirmed and decided to implement the Jana Wibawa programme on Nov 13, 2020. The Prime Minister’s Office determined whether the approval of the Jana Wibawa project was through direct negotiations or pre-qualified open tenders.
Free Malaysia Today | During cross-examination by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, the witness formerly with the finance ministry procurement division concurred that the Jana Wibawa programme could only take off after approval by the Cabinet.
Free Malaysia Today | A five-member Court of Appeal bench will hear a review application brought by former PM Muhyiddin Yassin in a bid to restore his acquittal by the High Court of four abuse of power charges last year. Lawyers K. Kumaraendran, Amer Hamzah Arshad, and Low Wei Loke appeared for Muhyiddin.
BFM | BFM discussed what judges take into account when deciding a sentence and the state of access to justice in our legal system with lawyer Edmund Bon.
Malaysiakini | In line with their #Reformasi100percent campaign, electoral watchdog Bersih released recommendations to amend the Election Offences Act 1954. The report, authored by Asraf Sharafi, New Sin Yew, and Benjamin Wei, identified areas for improvement in the Act, including the use of complex language, lack of definitions, and impractical candidate allocations, among others.
The Daily Star | The Shah Alam High Court ruled that an interim injunction should not be granted if the defendants were to justify the alleged defamatory statements at the trial. Lead defense counsel Edmund Bon lauded the “resounding victory” for human rights advocates, defenders, and vulnerable groups, who face personal danger and persecution by those who hold great power and have immense resources.
Free Malaysia Today | The Shah Alam High Court set aside an injuction against PSM and a news portal over writing about unpaid migrant workers. PSM lead counsel Edmund Bon said courts should be wary of businesses using the court process to stop legitimate grievances from being raised by the media and human rights defenders. He was assisted by Soo Siew Mei, Chan Yen Hui, and Lee Yee Woei.
The Star | Lawyer Kee Shu Min said her client, an opposition politician from Bangladesh, has been released under a special pass issued by the Immigration Department, pending completion of his habeas corpus application. She requested the court to issue a trial notice to facilitate the renewal of the special pass. High Court judge K. Muniandy allowed the application and fixed July 3 for the habeas corpus hearing.
Sinar Harian | Peguam Kee Shu Min yang mewakili ahli politik pembangkang Bangladesh MA Quayum memberitahu Mahkamah Tinggi bahawa keterangan saksi, seorang peguam di Bangladesh, akan diikrarkan melalui afidavit kepada mahkamah dalam tempoh tiga minggu. Quayum memfailkan permohonan habeas corpus untuk memohon perintah mahkamah supaya dia dibebaskan.
Malaysiakini | Lawyer Kee Shu Min informed the High Court that the testimony of an expert witness from Bangladesh, who is a lawyer, will be affirmed via affidavit to the court within three weeks.
