BFM | New Sin Yew noted that although the Immigration Act 1959/63 places power in the hands of the Director General (DG) to cancel permits of persons who threaten “public order, public security, public health or morality”, the power exercised by the DG must be reasonable and proportionate. Basic human rights principles of the freedom of speech and expression should be respected for all regardless of nationality or race.
Malay Mail | Under the Immigration Act 1959/63, the director general may revoke the passes of foreign nationals. Lawyer New Sin Yew agreed with others that this must be done with reason. There is no law that criminalises speech that damages Malaysia’s image. Criminal sanctions are meant to address more extreme actions such as incitement to violence.
Malay Mail | Counsel New Sin Yew said Refuge For The Refugees director Heidy Quah was being investigated under section 500 of the Penal Code for defamation and section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities or network service.
Malaysiakini | Refugee rights activist Heidy Quah is being investigated under the Penal Code and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. Her lawyer New Sin Yew decried the recent spate of police action against people who were just trying to highlight issues that could have been better handled.
Malaysiakini | Refuge for the Refugees director Heidy Quah has been summoned to Bukit Aman over a Facebook post exposing allegedly horrific conditions of Immigration detention cells, after being targeted by hateful comments and harassment. Lawyer New Sin Yew said they cooperate and will be going to the police station.
Malaysiakini | A stateless e-sports athlete who was born in Malaysia is seeking a declaration that he is a citizen by operation of law. The judicial review application was filed by lawyer New Sin Yew, assisted by Chin Yuen Xin from AmerBON.
A major problem plaguing the Malaysian economy.
Kenali undang-undang untuk mencegah pengubahan wang haram.
What are the common ways to move dirty money?
Protecting workers from unfair dismissal.
Tekanan ekonomi akibat COVID-19 semakin dirasai.
What are my rights under the Employment Act 1955?
Malaysiakini | Reporters Without Borders (RSF) named South China Morning Post reporter Tashny Sukumaran among a list of 30 coronavirus “information heroes”. Tashny was questioned by police over her tweets regarding the 1 May immigration raid at Selangor Mansion. Lawyer New Sin Yew called it plain harassment.
What if the government commits an offence?
Malaysiakini | AWL deputy president Meera Samanther lamented that nothing is being done to address sexual harassment within the legal fraternity. New Sin Yew agreed that policies and complaint mechanisms must be in place. Victims should not be afraid of sharing their stories; perpetrators should be afraid.
Masalah pemusatan kuasa.
Recent decisions on corruption cases reignited this debate.
Free Malaysia Today | A national union for hospital cleaners claims that a government-linked subcontractor, hired to manage cleaning at public hospitals, is exploiting workers. Human rights lawyer Edmund Bon said the contract system meant that the cleaners would not enjoy the same benefits as someone employed as a permanent staff.
Malaysiakini | During a forum on the rights of hospital cleaners, lawyer Edmund Bon urged the government to protect frontliners who earned a low wage. Even when services are privatised, there should be a tripartite agreement, with the government also part of the contract.
BFM | New Sin Yew noted that although the Immigration Act 1959/63 places power in the hands of the Director General (DG) to cancel permits of persons who threaten “public order, public security, public health or morality”, the power exercised by the DG must be reasonable and proportionate. Basic human rights principles of the freedom of speech and expression should be respected for all regardless of nationality or race.
Malay Mail | Under the Immigration Act 1959/63, the director general may revoke the passes of foreign nationals. Lawyer New Sin Yew agreed with others that this must be done with reason. There is no law that criminalises speech that damages Malaysia’s image. Criminal sanctions are meant to address more extreme actions such as incitement to violence.
Malay Mail | Counsel New Sin Yew said Refuge For The Refugees director Heidy Quah was being investigated under section 500 of the Penal Code for defamation and section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities or network service.
Malaysiakini | Refugee rights activist Heidy Quah is being investigated under the Penal Code and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. Her lawyer New Sin Yew decried the recent spate of police action against people who were just trying to highlight issues that could have been better handled.
Malaysiakini | Refuge for the Refugees director Heidy Quah has been summoned to Bukit Aman over a Facebook post exposing allegedly horrific conditions of Immigration detention cells, after being targeted by hateful comments and harassment. Lawyer New Sin Yew said they cooperate and will be going to the police station.
Malaysiakini | A stateless e-sports athlete who was born in Malaysia is seeking a declaration that he is a citizen by operation of law. The judicial review application was filed by lawyer New Sin Yew, assisted by Chin Yuen Xin from AmerBON.
A major problem plaguing the Malaysian economy.
Kenali undang-undang untuk mencegah pengubahan wang haram.
What are the common ways to move dirty money?
Protecting workers from unfair dismissal.
Tekanan ekonomi akibat COVID-19 semakin dirasai.
What are my rights under the Employment Act 1955?
Malaysiakini | Reporters Without Borders (RSF) named South China Morning Post reporter Tashny Sukumaran among a list of 30 coronavirus “information heroes”. Tashny was questioned by police over her tweets regarding the 1 May immigration raid at Selangor Mansion. Lawyer New Sin Yew called it plain harassment.
What if the government commits an offence?
Malaysiakini | AWL deputy president Meera Samanther lamented that nothing is being done to address sexual harassment within the legal fraternity. New Sin Yew agreed that policies and complaint mechanisms must be in place. Victims should not be afraid of sharing their stories; perpetrators should be afraid.
Masalah pemusatan kuasa.
Recent decisions on corruption cases reignited this debate.
Free Malaysia Today | A national union for hospital cleaners claims that a government-linked subcontractor, hired to manage cleaning at public hospitals, is exploiting workers. Human rights lawyer Edmund Bon said the contract system meant that the cleaners would not enjoy the same benefits as someone employed as a permanent staff.
Malaysiakini | During a forum on the rights of hospital cleaners, lawyer Edmund Bon urged the government to protect frontliners who earned a low wage. Even when services are privatised, there should be a tripartite agreement, with the government also part of the contract.