Muhyiddin’s brother-in-law dies, corruption hearing vacated

Free Malaysia Today | The hearing of former PM Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption trial was vacated today as he had to return to Johor to attend his brother-in-law’s funeral. The trial will resume on 13 July 2026. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Chinese businessman behind Nepturis’s RM141mil project, court told

Free Malaysia Today | The High Court heard that a Chinese businessman controlled a construction company that secured a contract to build the Klang Utara police headquarters under the Jana Wibawa programme meant for Bumiputera contractors. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Muhyiddin’s trial: Director of company that won RM141m project says helped all tender rivals to write to PM too

Malay Mail | Nepturis Sdn Bhd director Aliza Abd Malek told the court she helped her company and four other companies bidding for the same government project in 2021 to write their project application letters to then-PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Zafrul: No interference from Muhyiddin in awarding govt projects, MOF had final say

The Edge Malaysia | Former Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz denied any interference from Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in the award of government projects to contractors the former PM proposed. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Tengku Zafrul setuju cadangan peguam, Muhyiddin tiada campur tangan projek Jana Wibawa

Harian Metro | Bekas Menteri Kewangan, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul, bersetuju dengan cadangan peguam bela Muhyiddin, Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, bahawa anak guamnya tiada campur tangan dalam dalam proses penganugerahan projek di bawah Program Jana Wibawa. Pihak pembelaan Muhyiddin termasuk peguam Joshua Tay dan Tan Xu Yin, dan pelatih dalam kamar Michelle Chew.

Mesyuarat kabinet ada bincangkan program Jana Wibawa — Zafrul

Malaysiakini | Bekas Menteri Kewangan Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz memberitahu Mahkamah Tinggi bahawa Program Jana Wibawa ada dibincangkan dalam Mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri yang dipengerusikan oleh Muhyiddin Yassin pada 13 Nov 2020. Pihak pembelaan Muhyiddin termasuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, dan Tan Xu Yin, dan pelatih dalam kamar Michelle Chew.

Tengku Zafrul: Jana Wibawa direct negotiation not ‘sinister’

New Straits Times | Former finance minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz told the High Court that direct negotiation has long been a government procurement method and was not introduced specifically for the Jana Wibawa project. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Cabinet discussed Jana Wibawa, Tengku Zafrul tells court

Free Malaysia Today | Former finance minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz told the High Court that the Jana Wibawa programme was discussed during a Cabinet meeting chaired by then-Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on 13 November 2020. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

‘If it’s from the PM, I will act on it’: Ex-finance minister Tengku Zafrul says in Muhyiddin’s trial

Malay Mail | Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz confirmed he had the power when he was finance minister to not act on companies’ applications for government projects, but said he would ensure the Finance Ministry considered those forwarded by the PM. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Muhyiddin did not interfere in Jana Wibawa process, says Tengku Zafrul

New Straits Times | The High Court heard that former PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin did not interfere in the process of awarding projects under the Jana Wibawa programme, nor in an evaluation process conducted by its Contractor Evaluation Committee. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

AICHR convenes Workshop on Raising Awareness and Sharing Best Practices on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights at Sea

AICHR | As ASEAN continues its journey towards a more resilient, inclusive, and people-centred Community, protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of maritime workers remains an integral part of that vision, ensuring the seas remain places where every fisherman and seafarer can work with dignity, safety, and hope. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.

Bloomberg Malaysia strike-out bid rejected

New Straits Times | The High Court dismissed Bloomberg (Malaysia)’s application to strike out a libel suit filed by Bestinet and its founder over reports alleging migrant worker exploitation involving the company. The company’s legal team includes Amer Hamzah Arshad, Kee Shu Min, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Muhyiddin’s brother-in-law dies, corruption hearing vacated

Free Malaysia Today | The hearing of former PM Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption trial was vacated today as he had to return to Johor to attend his brother-in-law’s funeral. The trial will resume on 13 July 2026. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Chinese businessman behind Nepturis’s RM141mil project, court told

Free Malaysia Today | The High Court heard that a Chinese businessman controlled a construction company that secured a contract to build the Klang Utara police headquarters under the Jana Wibawa programme meant for Bumiputera contractors. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Muhyiddin’s trial: Director of company that won RM141m project says helped all tender rivals to write to PM too

Malay Mail | Nepturis Sdn Bhd director Aliza Abd Malek told the court she helped her company and four other companies bidding for the same government project in 2021 to write their project application letters to then-PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Zafrul: No interference from Muhyiddin in awarding govt projects, MOF had final say

The Edge Malaysia | Former Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz denied any interference from Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in the award of government projects to contractors the former PM proposed. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Tengku Zafrul setuju cadangan peguam, Muhyiddin tiada campur tangan projek Jana Wibawa

Harian Metro | Bekas Menteri Kewangan, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul, bersetuju dengan cadangan peguam bela Muhyiddin, Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, bahawa anak guamnya tiada campur tangan dalam dalam proses penganugerahan projek di bawah Program Jana Wibawa. Pihak pembelaan Muhyiddin termasuk peguam Joshua Tay dan Tan Xu Yin, dan pelatih dalam kamar Michelle Chew.

Mesyuarat kabinet ada bincangkan program Jana Wibawa — Zafrul

Malaysiakini | Bekas Menteri Kewangan Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz memberitahu Mahkamah Tinggi bahawa Program Jana Wibawa ada dibincangkan dalam Mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri yang dipengerusikan oleh Muhyiddin Yassin pada 13 Nov 2020. Pihak pembelaan Muhyiddin termasuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, dan Tan Xu Yin, dan pelatih dalam kamar Michelle Chew.

Tengku Zafrul: Jana Wibawa direct negotiation not ‘sinister’

New Straits Times | Former finance minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz told the High Court that direct negotiation has long been a government procurement method and was not introduced specifically for the Jana Wibawa project. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Cabinet discussed Jana Wibawa, Tengku Zafrul tells court

Free Malaysia Today | Former finance minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz told the High Court that the Jana Wibawa programme was discussed during a Cabinet meeting chaired by then-Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on 13 November 2020. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

‘If it’s from the PM, I will act on it’: Ex-finance minister Tengku Zafrul says in Muhyiddin’s trial

Malay Mail | Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz confirmed he had the power when he was finance minister to not act on companies’ applications for government projects, but said he would ensure the Finance Ministry considered those forwarded by the PM. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Muhyiddin did not interfere in Jana Wibawa process, says Tengku Zafrul

New Straits Times | The High Court heard that former PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin did not interfere in the process of awarding projects under the Jana Wibawa programme, nor in an evaluation process conducted by its Contractor Evaluation Committee. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

AICHR convenes Workshop on Raising Awareness and Sharing Best Practices on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights at Sea

AICHR | As ASEAN continues its journey towards a more resilient, inclusive, and people-centred Community, protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of maritime workers remains an integral part of that vision, ensuring the seas remain places where every fisherman and seafarer can work with dignity, safety, and hope. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.

Bloomberg Malaysia strike-out bid rejected

New Straits Times | The High Court dismissed Bloomberg (Malaysia)’s application to strike out a libel suit filed by Bestinet and its founder over reports alleging migrant worker exploitation involving the company. The company’s legal team includes Amer Hamzah Arshad, Kee Shu Min, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.