New Straits Times | This AICHR thematic study is a continuous effort by Malaysia in strengthening the process of integration and development of the ASEAN community in promoting and protecting human rights to secure safe drinking water and sanitation facilities in the region.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia | AICHR organised the First Coordination Meeting for AICHR Thematic Study on the Right to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation in ASEAN on 18 November 2018. The Thematic Study will encompass the mapping of the legal framework related to water and sanitation of the ASEAN Member States.
The Star | Musa Aman’s legal counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad said that his client’s arrest by the MACC — ahead of a High Court decision on who the rightful Sabah Chief Minister is — was highly questionable.
The Star | Former Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman was slapped with 35 charges of graft at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court. Musa’s lead counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad mitigated for a lower bail amount, citing full cooperation given by his client to the authorities.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations | The dialogue held by AICHR Philippines and AICHR-Singapore sought to raise awareness and increase understanding on the implementation of the rights of the child by focusing on the three Optional Protocols of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The Star | The impact and effect of the death penalty in Malaysia has long been debated, hence, when lawyers Seira Sacha Abu Bakar and Sherrie Razak heard about Mainthan’s case from their friend, human rights lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad who represented him for his second review application at the Federal Court, they knew straight away that they have to highlight his story in a documentary.
UNESCO | UNESCO welcomed this Roundtable as an opportunity to collaborate with the Malaysian Parliament and SUHAKAM to strengthen freedom of expression in Malaysia. Participants discussed issues such as how to define freedom of expression, benefits and challenges to enacting an access to information law, various perspectives on decriminalisation of defamation, and media self-regulation.
Malay Mail | Azhar Azizan @ Harun is the right person to lead the Election Commission (EC) and bring about electoral reforms as he is widely known for his integrity, his fellow lawyers have said. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad said that Azhar is someone who firmly believes in the supremacy of the Constitution and separation of powers.
BFM | Edmund Bon, Malaysian Representative of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) urged the government to separate the office of the Attorney General and the Public Prosecutor, and to be steadfast in implementing law reforms.
New Naratif | The AICHR was often criticised for being ineffectual and “toothless” when it came to addressing the region’s human rights issues. Representatives said that while there had been some progress, it ultimately came down to the individuals within the body. Edmund Bon, Malaysia’s AICHR representative, noted it was difficult to get everyone to adopt a shared position.
Malay Mail | The prosecution today withdrew its two separate sedition cases against Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) politician S. Arutchelvan and human rights lawyer Eric Paulsen. Lawyer New Sin Yew represented Arul, while lawyer Latheefa Koya represented Paulsen.
AICHR | The AICHR Special Meeting discussed the progress of the implementation of the Priority Programmes/Activities of the AICHR 2018, which covers areas including right to health, children’s rights, and rights of persons with disabilities, ICT and gender equality towards the sustainable development goals. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.
BFM | New Sin Yew shared his views on the functions of the House of Senate and possible reforms to keep it relevant.
BFM | New Sin Yew shared his views on Tun Daim’s actions and what it meant for judicial independence.
The Star | Various groups are calling for the police to drop its sedition probe against veteran journalist Datuk A. Kadir Jasin over his blogpost on the King’s expenses. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad said that the exchange of ideas was needed for the country to move forward and, inevitably, there would be discussions on sensitive issues but the sedition law deterred the public from having discourse on these.
BFM | Constitutional lawyer New Sin Yew walked us through the royal pardon process.
AICHR | The erosion of freedom of expression caused by disinformation and hate speech, among others, should be solved cross-sectorally by enforcing rules, educating the public, empowering civil society, and protecting consumers. Edmund Bon cautioned that human rights-based approaches should safeguard freedom of expression while maintaining social order as stipulated in the ICCPR.
BFM | New Sin Yew explained the burden of proving malice and what it means in legal terms in the anti-fake news bill recently passed by the Senate.
Petra Onn Beng Ai moved Michael’s call to the Bar.
New Straits Times | This AICHR thematic study is a continuous effort by Malaysia in strengthening the process of integration and development of the ASEAN community in promoting and protecting human rights to secure safe drinking water and sanitation facilities in the region.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia | AICHR organised the First Coordination Meeting for AICHR Thematic Study on the Right to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation in ASEAN on 18 November 2018. The Thematic Study will encompass the mapping of the legal framework related to water and sanitation of the ASEAN Member States.
The Star | Musa Aman’s legal counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad said that his client’s arrest by the MACC — ahead of a High Court decision on who the rightful Sabah Chief Minister is — was highly questionable.
The Star | Former Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman was slapped with 35 charges of graft at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court. Musa’s lead counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad mitigated for a lower bail amount, citing full cooperation given by his client to the authorities.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations | The dialogue held by AICHR Philippines and AICHR-Singapore sought to raise awareness and increase understanding on the implementation of the rights of the child by focusing on the three Optional Protocols of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The Star | The impact and effect of the death penalty in Malaysia has long been debated, hence, when lawyers Seira Sacha Abu Bakar and Sherrie Razak heard about Mainthan’s case from their friend, human rights lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad who represented him for his second review application at the Federal Court, they knew straight away that they have to highlight his story in a documentary.
UNESCO | UNESCO welcomed this Roundtable as an opportunity to collaborate with the Malaysian Parliament and SUHAKAM to strengthen freedom of expression in Malaysia. Participants discussed issues such as how to define freedom of expression, benefits and challenges to enacting an access to information law, various perspectives on decriminalisation of defamation, and media self-regulation.
Malay Mail | Azhar Azizan @ Harun is the right person to lead the Election Commission (EC) and bring about electoral reforms as he is widely known for his integrity, his fellow lawyers have said. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad said that Azhar is someone who firmly believes in the supremacy of the Constitution and separation of powers.
BFM | Edmund Bon, Malaysian Representative of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) urged the government to separate the office of the Attorney General and the Public Prosecutor, and to be steadfast in implementing law reforms.
New Naratif | The AICHR was often criticised for being ineffectual and “toothless” when it came to addressing the region’s human rights issues. Representatives said that while there had been some progress, it ultimately came down to the individuals within the body. Edmund Bon, Malaysia’s AICHR representative, noted it was difficult to get everyone to adopt a shared position.
Malay Mail | The prosecution today withdrew its two separate sedition cases against Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) politician S. Arutchelvan and human rights lawyer Eric Paulsen. Lawyer New Sin Yew represented Arul, while lawyer Latheefa Koya represented Paulsen.
AICHR | The AICHR Special Meeting discussed the progress of the implementation of the Priority Programmes/Activities of the AICHR 2018, which covers areas including right to health, children’s rights, and rights of persons with disabilities, ICT and gender equality towards the sustainable development goals. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.
BFM | New Sin Yew shared his views on the functions of the House of Senate and possible reforms to keep it relevant.
BFM | New Sin Yew shared his views on Tun Daim’s actions and what it meant for judicial independence.
The Star | Various groups are calling for the police to drop its sedition probe against veteran journalist Datuk A. Kadir Jasin over his blogpost on the King’s expenses. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad said that the exchange of ideas was needed for the country to move forward and, inevitably, there would be discussions on sensitive issues but the sedition law deterred the public from having discourse on these.
BFM | Constitutional lawyer New Sin Yew walked us through the royal pardon process.
AICHR | The erosion of freedom of expression caused by disinformation and hate speech, among others, should be solved cross-sectorally by enforcing rules, educating the public, empowering civil society, and protecting consumers. Edmund Bon cautioned that human rights-based approaches should safeguard freedom of expression while maintaining social order as stipulated in the ICCPR.
BFM | New Sin Yew explained the burden of proving malice and what it means in legal terms in the anti-fake news bill recently passed by the Senate.
Petra Onn Beng Ai moved Michael’s call to the Bar.
