Lee Yee Woei’s call to the Bar
Team ABA
January 14, 2022
Fahri Azzat moved Yee Woei’s call to the Bar.
Fahri Azzat moved Yee Woei’s call to the Bar.
“Experience and knowledge in litigation, corporate, and human rights — an important, unique combination that is key to business operation (especially in the space of emerging sustainability and the ESG agenda).”
Malaysiakini | Asraf Sharafi, jurucakap Sekretariat Solidariti Rakyat (SSR) berkata, “Saya telah melihat bagaimana peserta diheret, ditengking dan didera oleh pihak polis pada malam itu… tindak balas kerajaan bukanlah untuk mengerti dan menyelesaikan masalah rakyat tapi untuk mendiamkan tangisan mereka.” Plaintif diwakili oleh peguam New Sin Yew.
Malaysiakini | 16 participants arrested during a candlelight vigil have filed a civil suit against the police. Their lawyer, New Sin Yew, explained that the plaintiffs are seeking a court declaration that their rights under Articles 5, 8, 9 and 10 of the Federal Constitution were violated. The participants were seen dragged, scolded, and abused by the police that night.
Malay Mail | Sekretariat Solidariti Rakyat (SSR) filed a lawsuit against the Malaysian government and police over the arrest of 16 youths at a COVID-19 candlelight vigil. Lawyer New Sin Yew said the police’s behaviour showed clear abuse of power and wanton disregard of fundamental rights, while SSR emphasised that democratic spaces to show dissent or solidarity must not be shut down.
Edmund was commended for his clear understanding of institutional structures in Malaysia.
Malay Mail | The Health Ministry has proposed amendments to the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act. Lawyer New Sin Yew was concerned that the amendments do not distinguish between breaches, e.g. forgetting to wear a face mask and throwing a party during lockdown. He proposed adding a Schedule with a scale and mitigating factors to guide authorities.
Asia Law Portal | The 8th annual list of 30 People to Watch in the Business of Law in Asia for 2022 featured our Edmund Bon among other top legal innovators in the region.
Malaysiakini | Despite losing his appeal over his guilty verdict, former PM Najib Razak has not ruled out seeking re-election at GE15; he said the terms of disqualification were “subject to interpretation”. New Sin Yew explained that while Article 48(4) of the Federal Constitution allows for convicted MPs to continue to serve in Parliament pending appeal, Article 48(5) states that Clause (4) does not apply for elections.
Sinar Harian | Mahkamah Sesyen Kuala Lumpur membenarkan bantahan awal berhubung pertuduhan terhadap Ahmad Hatta Kamaruzzaman yang didakwa cacat dan tidak terperinci. Peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad berkata bantahan awal difailkan selepas Jabatan Peguam Negara menolak representasi yang dikemukakan untuk menggugurkan pertuduhan tersebut.
The Edge Markets | An Aker Engineering Malaysia Sdn Bhd manager was initially charged under section 417 of the Penal Code for cheating Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd. The Sessions Court granted a DNAA, agreeing that the charge was vague and does not fulfil the provisions under section 154 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The manager was represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, Michael Cheah, and Joshua Tay.
Free Malaysia Today | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad explained that the Sessions Court had allowed the defence’s preliminary objection to the cheating charge against Aker Engineering Malaysia Group’s senior vice president on the grounds that the charge was defective. The court agree that the prosecution failed to list the ingredients of the offence and losses allegedly suffered in this case.
Malaysiakini | The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today allowed a preliminary objection raised by lawyers of Ahmad Hatta Kamaruzzaman, the senior vice president of Aker Solutions Group, granting him a DNAA. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad said the court ruled that the nature of the charge should be clear for the defence to prepare an effective defence for the accused.
BFM | Constitutional lawyer New Sin Yew unpacked the legal details of the case against vernacular schools, explaining Article 152 of the Federal Constitution, sections 2, 17 and 28 of the Education Act 1966, etc. He commented that the plaintiffs appeared blind towards legislative history and the way these laws were drafted, mindful of the needs of minority communities.
Bernama | Merujuk kes ibu kepada anak berstatus warga asing terpaksa berhati-hati melayani kerenah suaminya yang juga warga asing, peguam Edmund Bon berkata masalah besar perkahwinan pasangan berlainan warganegara ialah penceraian dan hak penjagaan anak. Jike kerakyatan ibu dan anak berbeza, ibu mungkin tidak dibenarkan menetap di negara yang sama jika berlaku penceraian.
Malay Mail | Lawyer New Sin Yew, co-chair of the Bar Council’s Human Rights Committee, argued that a total ban on any election gatherings during the campaign period would be contrary to the legal rights given to Malaysians under the Federal Constitution and the Election Offences Act. Regulations are subsidiary legislation and cannot override primary legislation such as Acts enacted by Parliament.
The Star | High Court judge Azman Abdullah rued the instances where Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain could have been saved — if the university trainer had used her common sense; if the clinic medical officer had reported suspicion of abuse. The court did not find an intent for murder, but found the case had proven elements of culpable homicide (section 299 of the Penal Code) punishable under section 304(a). Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Hoe Sue Lu represented the first and second accused.
Malaysiakini | Six students of UPNM were found not guilty of murder or abetting murder under section 302 and section 109 of the Penal Code. The court found them guilty of causing injuries with no intent of murder, under section 304(a). Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Hoe Sue Lu represented the first and second accused.
Berita Harian | Hakim Mahkamah Tinggi berkata, jika terdapat campur tangan dari Klinik As Salam Bangi, ia boleh menyelamatkan nyawa Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain. Enam tertuduh didapati bersalah menyebabkan kecederaan tanpa niat membunuh, dan lima antara mereka, bersama 12 lagi, didapati bersalah menyebabkan kecederaan untuk mendapatkan pengakuan. Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, dan Hoe Sue Lu mewakili tertuduh pertama dan kedua.
Free Malaysia Today | The High Court found six students guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder under section 304(a) of the Penal Code. 12 others were convicted under section 330 of assault for the purpose of forcing a confession. Amer Hamzah Arshad, representing the first and second accused with Joshua Tay and Hoe Sue Lu, said the six regretted their actions and urged for mercy in sentencing.
“Experience and knowledge in litigation, corporate, and human rights — an important, unique combination that is key to business operation (especially in the space of emerging sustainability and the ESG agenda).”
Malaysiakini | Asraf Sharafi, jurucakap Sekretariat Solidariti Rakyat (SSR) berkata, “Saya telah melihat bagaimana peserta diheret, ditengking dan didera oleh pihak polis pada malam itu… tindak balas kerajaan bukanlah untuk mengerti dan menyelesaikan masalah rakyat tapi untuk mendiamkan tangisan mereka.” Plaintif diwakili oleh peguam New Sin Yew.
Malaysiakini | 16 participants arrested during a candlelight vigil have filed a civil suit against the police. Their lawyer, New Sin Yew, explained that the plaintiffs are seeking a court declaration that their rights under Articles 5, 8, 9 and 10 of the Federal Constitution were violated. The participants were seen dragged, scolded, and abused by the police that night.
Malay Mail | Sekretariat Solidariti Rakyat (SSR) filed a lawsuit against the Malaysian government and police over the arrest of 16 youths at a COVID-19 candlelight vigil. Lawyer New Sin Yew said the police’s behaviour showed clear abuse of power and wanton disregard of fundamental rights, while SSR emphasised that democratic spaces to show dissent or solidarity must not be shut down.
Edmund was commended for his clear understanding of institutional structures in Malaysia.
Malay Mail | The Health Ministry has proposed amendments to the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act. Lawyer New Sin Yew was concerned that the amendments do not distinguish between breaches, e.g. forgetting to wear a face mask and throwing a party during lockdown. He proposed adding a Schedule with a scale and mitigating factors to guide authorities.
Asia Law Portal | The 8th annual list of 30 People to Watch in the Business of Law in Asia for 2022 featured our Edmund Bon among other top legal innovators in the region.
Malaysiakini | Despite losing his appeal over his guilty verdict, former PM Najib Razak has not ruled out seeking re-election at GE15; he said the terms of disqualification were “subject to interpretation”. New Sin Yew explained that while Article 48(4) of the Federal Constitution allows for convicted MPs to continue to serve in Parliament pending appeal, Article 48(5) states that Clause (4) does not apply for elections.
Sinar Harian | Mahkamah Sesyen Kuala Lumpur membenarkan bantahan awal berhubung pertuduhan terhadap Ahmad Hatta Kamaruzzaman yang didakwa cacat dan tidak terperinci. Peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad berkata bantahan awal difailkan selepas Jabatan Peguam Negara menolak representasi yang dikemukakan untuk menggugurkan pertuduhan tersebut.
The Edge Markets | An Aker Engineering Malaysia Sdn Bhd manager was initially charged under section 417 of the Penal Code for cheating Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd. The Sessions Court granted a DNAA, agreeing that the charge was vague and does not fulfil the provisions under section 154 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The manager was represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, Michael Cheah, and Joshua Tay.
Free Malaysia Today | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad explained that the Sessions Court had allowed the defence’s preliminary objection to the cheating charge against Aker Engineering Malaysia Group’s senior vice president on the grounds that the charge was defective. The court agree that the prosecution failed to list the ingredients of the offence and losses allegedly suffered in this case.
Malaysiakini | The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today allowed a preliminary objection raised by lawyers of Ahmad Hatta Kamaruzzaman, the senior vice president of Aker Solutions Group, granting him a DNAA. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad said the court ruled that the nature of the charge should be clear for the defence to prepare an effective defence for the accused.
BFM | Constitutional lawyer New Sin Yew unpacked the legal details of the case against vernacular schools, explaining Article 152 of the Federal Constitution, sections 2, 17 and 28 of the Education Act 1966, etc. He commented that the plaintiffs appeared blind towards legislative history and the way these laws were drafted, mindful of the needs of minority communities.
Bernama | Merujuk kes ibu kepada anak berstatus warga asing terpaksa berhati-hati melayani kerenah suaminya yang juga warga asing, peguam Edmund Bon berkata masalah besar perkahwinan pasangan berlainan warganegara ialah penceraian dan hak penjagaan anak. Jike kerakyatan ibu dan anak berbeza, ibu mungkin tidak dibenarkan menetap di negara yang sama jika berlaku penceraian.
Malay Mail | Lawyer New Sin Yew, co-chair of the Bar Council’s Human Rights Committee, argued that a total ban on any election gatherings during the campaign period would be contrary to the legal rights given to Malaysians under the Federal Constitution and the Election Offences Act. Regulations are subsidiary legislation and cannot override primary legislation such as Acts enacted by Parliament.
The Star | High Court judge Azman Abdullah rued the instances where Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain could have been saved — if the university trainer had used her common sense; if the clinic medical officer had reported suspicion of abuse. The court did not find an intent for murder, but found the case had proven elements of culpable homicide (section 299 of the Penal Code) punishable under section 304(a). Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Hoe Sue Lu represented the first and second accused.
Malaysiakini | Six students of UPNM were found not guilty of murder or abetting murder under section 302 and section 109 of the Penal Code. The court found them guilty of causing injuries with no intent of murder, under section 304(a). Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Hoe Sue Lu represented the first and second accused.
Berita Harian | Hakim Mahkamah Tinggi berkata, jika terdapat campur tangan dari Klinik As Salam Bangi, ia boleh menyelamatkan nyawa Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain. Enam tertuduh didapati bersalah menyebabkan kecederaan tanpa niat membunuh, dan lima antara mereka, bersama 12 lagi, didapati bersalah menyebabkan kecederaan untuk mendapatkan pengakuan. Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, dan Hoe Sue Lu mewakili tertuduh pertama dan kedua.
Free Malaysia Today | The High Court found six students guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder under section 304(a) of the Penal Code. 12 others were convicted under section 330 of assault for the purpose of forcing a confession. Amer Hamzah Arshad, representing the first and second accused with Joshua Tay and Hoe Sue Lu, said the six regretted their actions and urged for mercy in sentencing.