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Benchmark Litigation 2024: Strong commercial understanding, excels in legal research

Team ABA May 7, 2024

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.”

Bloomberg journalist gives statement on casino article

Team ABA May 6, 2024

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.

RM232mil road project awarded to Nepturis, witness tells Wan Saiful trial

Team ABA April 30, 2024

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.

Jana Wibawa programme could only take off with Cabinet approval, says witness

Team ABA April 29, 2024

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.

Jana Wibawa implemented after Cabinet approval, says witness

Team ABA April 29, 2024

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.

5-member bench to hear Muhyiddin’s review bid

Team ABA April 25, 2024

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.

Malaysia needs sentencing guidelines

Team ABA April 24, 2024

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.

Bersih unveils comprehensive electoral reforms for fairer polls

Team ABA April 24, 2024

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.

Malaysian HC sets aside gag order on party, news portal supporting Bangladeshi migrants

Team ABA April 20, 2024

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.

PSM, news portal set aside order to stop debate on migrant workers’ plight

Team ABA April 19, 2024

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.

Bangladeshi politician to provide ‘expert testimony’ in wrongful detention claim

Team ABA April 5, 2024

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.

Ahli politik Bangladesh kemuka keterangan saksi pakar

Team ABA April 5, 2024

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.

Court sets July 3 to hear Bangladeshi politician’s habeas corpus application

Team ABA April 5, 2024

New Straits Times | Bangladeshi opposition leader M.A. Quayum will submit evidence of an expert witness from his home country to support his habeas corpus application seeking release from what he claimed to be unlawful detention by the Immigration Department. His lawyer Kee Shu Min informed the High Court that the evidence will be affirmed in an affidavit.

Expert witness to testify in Bangladeshi politician’s habeas corpus bid

Team ABA April 5, 2024

Free Malaysia Today | Kee Shu Min, representing MA Quayum, an opposition politician from Bangladesh, informed High Court judge K. Muniandy that an affidavit from an expert witness from Bangladesh, a lawyer, will be presented to the court within three weeks. She also request the court to issue a notice of trial to facilitate the renewal of Quayum’s special immigration pass.

Hukuman mati lelaki bunuh warga Australia diringankan kepada penjara 35 tahun

Team ABA March 28, 2024

Berita Harian | Mahkamah Persekutuan meringankan hukuman mati ke atas seorang lelaki yang membunuh ahli perniagaan Australia kelahiran Jerman lebih dua dekad lalu kepada penjara 35 tahun. Peguam tertuduh, Edmund Bon, berkata hukuman mati harus dikhaskan hanya untuk kes paling jarang berlaku seperti pembunuhan bersiri atau rogol dan pembunuhan bayi.

Man escapes gallows after 20 years behind bars for murder

Team ABA March 28, 2024

Malaysiakini | This case was brought before the apex court under the Revision of the Sentence of Death and Imprisonment for Natural Life (Temporary Jurisdiction of the Federal Court) Act 2023, following the abolition of the mandatory death penalty. Lawyer Edmund Bon asked the court to impose a jail term of between 30 and 32 years on his client, as the latter had already spent more than 20 years behind bars.

Court commutes sentence of youth who murdered Aussie businessman

Team ABA March 28, 2024

Free Malaysia Today | A youth who committed murder at 18 more than two decades ago has had his death sentence commuted to a 35-year jail term by the Federal Court. His lawyer, Edmund Bon, had argued, when the mandatory death penalty was abolished, Parliament intended for judges to lean in favour of the presumption of life, subject to extenuating circumstances.

Benchmark Litigation 2024: Strong commercial understanding, excels in legal research

May 7, 2024

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.”

Bloomberg journalist gives statement on casino article

May 6, 2024

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.

RM232mil road project awarded to Nepturis, witness tells Wan Saiful trial

April 30, 2024

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.

Jana Wibawa programme could only take off with Cabinet approval, says witness

April 29, 2024

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.

Jana Wibawa implemented after Cabinet approval, says witness

April 29, 2024

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.

5-member bench to hear Muhyiddin’s review bid

April 25, 2024

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.

Malaysia needs sentencing guidelines

April 24, 2024

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.

Bersih unveils comprehensive electoral reforms for fairer polls

April 24, 2024

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.

Malaysian HC sets aside gag order on party, news portal supporting Bangladeshi migrants

April 20, 2024

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.

PSM, news portal set aside order to stop debate on migrant workers’ plight

April 19, 2024

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.

Bangladeshi politician to provide ‘expert testimony’ in wrongful detention claim

April 5, 2024

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.

Ahli politik Bangladesh kemuka keterangan saksi pakar

April 5, 2024

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.

Court sets July 3 to hear Bangladeshi politician’s habeas corpus application

April 5, 2024

New Straits Times | Bangladeshi opposition leader M.A. Quayum will submit evidence of an expert witness from his home country to support his habeas corpus application seeking release from what he claimed to be unlawful detention by the Immigration Department. His lawyer Kee Shu Min informed the High Court that the evidence will be affirmed in an affidavit.

Expert witness to testify in Bangladeshi politician’s habeas corpus bid

April 5, 2024

Free Malaysia Today | Kee Shu Min, representing MA Quayum, an opposition politician from Bangladesh, informed High Court judge K. Muniandy that an affidavit from an expert witness from Bangladesh, a lawyer, will be presented to the court within three weeks. She also request the court to issue a notice of trial to facilitate the renewal of Quayum’s special immigration pass.

Hukuman mati lelaki bunuh warga Australia diringankan kepada penjara 35 tahun

March 28, 2024

Berita Harian | Mahkamah Persekutuan meringankan hukuman mati ke atas seorang lelaki yang membunuh ahli perniagaan Australia kelahiran Jerman lebih dua dekad lalu kepada penjara 35 tahun. Peguam tertuduh, Edmund Bon, berkata hukuman mati harus dikhaskan hanya untuk kes paling jarang berlaku seperti pembunuhan bersiri atau rogol dan pembunuhan bayi.

Man escapes gallows after 20 years behind bars for murder

March 28, 2024

Malaysiakini | This case was brought before the apex court under the Revision of the Sentence of Death and Imprisonment for Natural Life (Temporary Jurisdiction of the Federal Court) Act 2023, following the abolition of the mandatory death penalty. Lawyer Edmund Bon asked the court to impose a jail term of between 30 and 32 years on his client, as the latter had already spent more than 20 years behind bars.

Court commutes sentence of youth who murdered Aussie businessman

March 28, 2024

Free Malaysia Today | A youth who committed murder at 18 more than two decades ago has had his death sentence commuted to a 35-year jail term by the Federal Court. His lawyer, Edmund Bon, had argued, when the mandatory death penalty was abolished, Parliament intended for judges to lean in favour of the presumption of life, subject to extenuating circumstances.