The Star | The AICHR published its annual report seven years after Southeast Asia’s human rights mechanism was set up in 2009. Edmund Bon, Malaysia’s Representative to the AICHR, is hopeful that the ASEAN Foreign Ministers want AICHR to use information from member states to develop common approaches to human rights.
The Star | “Civil society organisations rightly criticised AICHR for failing to release our previous reports; we have now met their demand,” said Malaysia’s Representative to the AICHR Edmund Bon.
Malaysiakini | The High Court ruled that when the UM disciplinary board met with the appeals board on the students’ appeal, it was done without the students’ presence. New Sin Yew represented the five students.
Malaysiakini | Mahkamah Tinggi Shah Alam membenarkan permohonan semakan kehakiman bagi membatalkan keputusan lembaga disiplin UM yang didapati tidak dijalankan mengikut tatatertib. Lima pelajar didenda atau digantung kerana menganjurkan dan menyertai perhimpunan bekas Ketua Pembangkang Anwar Ibrahim. Mereka diwakili peguam New Sin Yew.
The Star | Is there greater awareness of human rights in Malaysia since the AICHR was established six years ago? Could a regional court be around the corner? Edmund Bon spoke to The Star.
The Star | There is not enough talk about the ASEAN Declaration of Human Rights in the region, said Malaysia’s representative to the AICHR Edmund Bon.
The Star | Edmund Bon, human rights defender and advocate who spent much time at odds with the Malaysian Government, was surprisingly appointed as Malaysia’s new representative to the Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR). The Star spoke to Edmund on his appointment.
Office Parrots | No stranger to headlines, Edmund Bon has cemented himself as a staunch advocate of human rights in Malaysia. He is also a co-founder of LoyarBurok.com, a platform to fill the lacunae of political objectiveness in the mainstream media.
New Straits Times | Three men were freed by the Sessions Court today over forgery in changing ownership of a piece of land nine years ago. Lawyer Amer Hamzah who represented the first accused informed the court that a representation letter was submitted for a discharge and acquittal of the three accused under section 254(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
The Star | Lead counsel Edmund Bon said this was the first time a court has decided on the issue, which affects all Malaysians employed by foreign missions. The decision upholds every Malaysian’s right to a livelihood, under Article 5 of the Federal Constitution.
The Sun | The Industrial Relations Department had previously decided that it had no jurisdiction to deal with a representation against termination of employment at the Australian High Commission. The applicant’s lawyer Edmund Bon said that this High Court ruling will be a precedent for other local employees working in any foreign embassy or high commission.
New Straits Times | For the first time, the High Court decided that the Director General of Industrial Relations (DGIR) has jurisdiction to deal with representations against embassies and high commissions. Edmund Bon said the DGIR must now arrange a conciliation meeting between his client and the Australian High Commission.
Malaysiakini | AICHR Malaysia representative Edmund Bon said since Malaysia’s last Universal Periodic Review at the UN Human Rights Council in 2013, Wisma Putra had made recommendations that Malaysia sign up to more human rights conventions, drop reservations on the signed conventions, and improve human rights standards. However, efforts are stalled at implementing agencies.
AICHR | The AICHR Regional Forum on Media and Human Rights in ASEAN was the first AICHR Priority Programme for 2016 led by Malaysia since H.E. Edmund Bon Tai Soon’s appointment as the new Representative of Malaysia to AICHR in April this year. In his welcoming remarks, he noted that the media is the “fourth estate” – an arm to check and balance the use (and abuse) of power.
Malaysiakini | Kira-kira 43 wakil pertubuhan NGO berhimpun di Pejabat PM bagi menyerahkan memorandum bantahan terhadap pelantikan Edmund Bon Tai Soon selaku wakil Malaysia ke Suruhanjaya Antara Kerajaan ASEAN berhubung Hak Asasi Manusia (AICHR). Mereka menuntut pembatalan pelantikan Edmund Bon atas “pendirian ekstremis liberalnya, anti kepada Perlembagaan, Melayu, dan Islam”.
BFM | Edmund Bon and Lim Chee Wee spoke about their opposing viewpoints on DIY Law, advocated by the Collective of Applied Law & Legal Realism (CALR), the pro bono arm of AmerBON, Advocates.
Malaysiakini | With vast experience and exposure in high-profile public interest litigation over the past 18 years, the government said the appointment of Bon is a strong manifestation of its desire to bring human rights and fundamental freedoms issues at the forefront of ASEAN’s agenda through the AICHR.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia | The Government of Malaysia has appointed Mr Edmund Bon Tai Soon as the new Representative of Malaysia to the AICHR for the term 2016-2018, succeeding YBhg Tan Sri Dr. Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.
Malay Mail | Human rights lawyer Edmund Bon has been appointed as the new Malaysian chairman for the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), replacing UMNO lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.
The Sun Daily | After three deferments, the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court sentenced the former executive chairman of Repco Holdings Bhd after earlier finding him guilty of market manipulation involving Repco shares in 1997. Low’s lawyer, Edmund Bon, said the defence is dissatisfied with the decision and will appeal to the Kuala Lumpur High Court.
The Star | The AICHR published its annual report seven years after Southeast Asia’s human rights mechanism was set up in 2009. Edmund Bon, Malaysia’s Representative to the AICHR, is hopeful that the ASEAN Foreign Ministers want AICHR to use information from member states to develop common approaches to human rights.
The Star | “Civil society organisations rightly criticised AICHR for failing to release our previous reports; we have now met their demand,” said Malaysia’s Representative to the AICHR Edmund Bon.
Malaysiakini | The High Court ruled that when the UM disciplinary board met with the appeals board on the students’ appeal, it was done without the students’ presence. New Sin Yew represented the five students.
Malaysiakini | Mahkamah Tinggi Shah Alam membenarkan permohonan semakan kehakiman bagi membatalkan keputusan lembaga disiplin UM yang didapati tidak dijalankan mengikut tatatertib. Lima pelajar didenda atau digantung kerana menganjurkan dan menyertai perhimpunan bekas Ketua Pembangkang Anwar Ibrahim. Mereka diwakili peguam New Sin Yew.
The Star | Is there greater awareness of human rights in Malaysia since the AICHR was established six years ago? Could a regional court be around the corner? Edmund Bon spoke to The Star.
The Star | There is not enough talk about the ASEAN Declaration of Human Rights in the region, said Malaysia’s representative to the AICHR Edmund Bon.
The Star | Edmund Bon, human rights defender and advocate who spent much time at odds with the Malaysian Government, was surprisingly appointed as Malaysia’s new representative to the Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR). The Star spoke to Edmund on his appointment.
Office Parrots | No stranger to headlines, Edmund Bon has cemented himself as a staunch advocate of human rights in Malaysia. He is also a co-founder of LoyarBurok.com, a platform to fill the lacunae of political objectiveness in the mainstream media.
New Straits Times | Three men were freed by the Sessions Court today over forgery in changing ownership of a piece of land nine years ago. Lawyer Amer Hamzah who represented the first accused informed the court that a representation letter was submitted for a discharge and acquittal of the three accused under section 254(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
The Star | Lead counsel Edmund Bon said this was the first time a court has decided on the issue, which affects all Malaysians employed by foreign missions. The decision upholds every Malaysian’s right to a livelihood, under Article 5 of the Federal Constitution.
The Sun | The Industrial Relations Department had previously decided that it had no jurisdiction to deal with a representation against termination of employment at the Australian High Commission. The applicant’s lawyer Edmund Bon said that this High Court ruling will be a precedent for other local employees working in any foreign embassy or high commission.
New Straits Times | For the first time, the High Court decided that the Director General of Industrial Relations (DGIR) has jurisdiction to deal with representations against embassies and high commissions. Edmund Bon said the DGIR must now arrange a conciliation meeting between his client and the Australian High Commission.
Malaysiakini | AICHR Malaysia representative Edmund Bon said since Malaysia’s last Universal Periodic Review at the UN Human Rights Council in 2013, Wisma Putra had made recommendations that Malaysia sign up to more human rights conventions, drop reservations on the signed conventions, and improve human rights standards. However, efforts are stalled at implementing agencies.
AICHR | The AICHR Regional Forum on Media and Human Rights in ASEAN was the first AICHR Priority Programme for 2016 led by Malaysia since H.E. Edmund Bon Tai Soon’s appointment as the new Representative of Malaysia to AICHR in April this year. In his welcoming remarks, he noted that the media is the “fourth estate” – an arm to check and balance the use (and abuse) of power.
Malaysiakini | Kira-kira 43 wakil pertubuhan NGO berhimpun di Pejabat PM bagi menyerahkan memorandum bantahan terhadap pelantikan Edmund Bon Tai Soon selaku wakil Malaysia ke Suruhanjaya Antara Kerajaan ASEAN berhubung Hak Asasi Manusia (AICHR). Mereka menuntut pembatalan pelantikan Edmund Bon atas “pendirian ekstremis liberalnya, anti kepada Perlembagaan, Melayu, dan Islam”.
BFM | Edmund Bon and Lim Chee Wee spoke about their opposing viewpoints on DIY Law, advocated by the Collective of Applied Law & Legal Realism (CALR), the pro bono arm of AmerBON, Advocates.
Malaysiakini | With vast experience and exposure in high-profile public interest litigation over the past 18 years, the government said the appointment of Bon is a strong manifestation of its desire to bring human rights and fundamental freedoms issues at the forefront of ASEAN’s agenda through the AICHR.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia | The Government of Malaysia has appointed Mr Edmund Bon Tai Soon as the new Representative of Malaysia to the AICHR for the term 2016-2018, succeeding YBhg Tan Sri Dr. Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.
Malay Mail | Human rights lawyer Edmund Bon has been appointed as the new Malaysian chairman for the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), replacing UMNO lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.
The Sun Daily | After three deferments, the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court sentenced the former executive chairman of Repco Holdings Bhd after earlier finding him guilty of market manipulation involving Repco shares in 1997. Low’s lawyer, Edmund Bon, said the defence is dissatisfied with the decision and will appeal to the Kuala Lumpur High Court.
