AICHR | At AICHR’s regional consultation on 9 December 2025, meaningful representation, lifelong learning, digital skills development, and private-sector engagement were identified as essential to ensuring the equal participation of persons with disabilities in a resilient and inclusive ASEAN.
KPWKM | The 5th Interface Meeting of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) with the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) was held online on 11 December 2025, and co-chaired by Edmund Bon, Chair of AICHR, and Wan Noraidah binti Wan Mohd Zain, Chair of ACWC.
Ke Alaka’i | Panellist Edmund Bon, AICHR Chair for 2025, said promoting peace goes beyond addressing physical harm, as it also deals with how different groups are depicted and perceived. Being dehumanised, he explained, is cultural violence, while stripping individuals of their citizenship is structural. He urged for more discourse around the existence of structural and cultural violence, saying these types of devastating atrocities often go unnoticed.
The Edge Malaysia | The prosecution will not be continuing with its appeal against Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s full acquittal in her money-laundering and tax evasion case. Rosmah is represented by Datuk Amer Hamzah, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei, among others.
Free Malaysia Today | The prosecution has abandoned its appeal to reverse a High Court ruling last year that acquitted Rosmah Mansor of her 17 money laundering and tax evasion charges without going through a trial. Rosmah’s legal team includes Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
The Star | The prosecution has withdrawn its appeal against Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s acquittal and the discharge of 12 charges of money laundering involving more than RM7mil and five charges of failing to declare her income. Her lawyers include Datuk Amer Hamzah, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
Malay Mail | Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor is free from an alleged money laundering and tax evasion case of RM7 million as the prosecution dropped its appeal against her acquittal from all 17 charges. Rosmah’s lawyers include Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
Free Malaysia Today | The Federal Court denied the Election Commission leave to appeal a ruling that it had wrongfully applied COVID-19 restrictions to deny Tamileswaaran his right to vote at the 2022 Johor state election. Lawyer New Sin Yew represented Tamileswaaran.
The Edge Malaysia | Former senior political secretary to the PM, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin was charged with another bribery offence, linked to the approval of mineral exploration licences in Sabah. His lawyers include Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
New Straits Times | Former political secretary to the PM, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, claimed trial to a charge of soliciting a RM64,924 bribe from businessman Albert Tei in 2023 and last year. Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei represent Shamsul Iskandar.
Free Malaysia Today | Former senior political secretary to the PM, Shamsul Iskandar Akin, and controversial businessman Albert Tei pleaded not guilty to one count of corruption each involving RM64,924 in alleged gratification. Shamsul’s lawyers include Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
Sinar Harian | Bekas Setiausaha Politik Kanan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin membayar ikat jamin RM150,000 yang ditetapkan Mahkamah Sesyen hasil kutipan dana yang digerakkan oleh rakan-rakan serta pimpinan parti.
Harian Metro | Bekas Setiausaha Politik Kanan PM, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin menegaskan akan memberi kerjasama penuh kepada pihak berkuasa dan bertekad membersihkan namanya selepas berdepan empat pertuduhan rasuah di Mahkamah Sesyen di Kuala Lumpur.
Malay Mail | The PM’s former senior political secretary Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin said he will prove his innocence, after pleading not guilty to 4 corruption charges alleging he received bribes of over RM176,000. His lawyers include Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
Malaysiakini | Berdepan pertuduhan menerima suapan daripada ahli perniagaan Albert Tei, bekas setiausaha politik kanan kepada Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim, Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin, berikrar untuk membersihkan namanya. Peguam beliau termasuk Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay dan Lee Yee Woei.
New Straits Times | Former political secretary to the prime minister, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, pleaded not guilty to receiving RM176,829.03 in graft from businessman Albert Tei. He is represented by Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
AICHR | The AICHR-SEANF interface continued to serve as an open and collaborative platform for dialogue and constructive engagement on key human rights priorities, developments and challenges in the region. Discussions covered a wide spectrum of human rights issues.
AICHR | AICHR convened the 7th ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue on 17 November 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia, and held activities to commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the AHRD and the Phnom Penh Statement on 18 November 2025.
Malay Mail | The Court of Appeal unanimously ruled that stateless persons in Malaysia can legally marry and register their marriages. Having an identity card is not a condition to be married. Lawyers for the Perak family involved included New Sin Yew.
ASEAN | The 7th ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue focused on the themes of human rights and the environment, responsible business practices, and the challenges posed by online scams and trafficking in persons, among others, aligned with ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future.
AICHR | At AICHR’s regional consultation on 9 December 2025, meaningful representation, lifelong learning, digital skills development, and private-sector engagement were identified as essential to ensuring the equal participation of persons with disabilities in a resilient and inclusive ASEAN.
KPWKM | The 5th Interface Meeting of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) with the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) was held online on 11 December 2025, and co-chaired by Edmund Bon, Chair of AICHR, and Wan Noraidah binti Wan Mohd Zain, Chair of ACWC.
Ke Alaka’i | Panellist Edmund Bon, AICHR Chair for 2025, said promoting peace goes beyond addressing physical harm, as it also deals with how different groups are depicted and perceived. Being dehumanised, he explained, is cultural violence, while stripping individuals of their citizenship is structural. He urged for more discourse around the existence of structural and cultural violence, saying these types of devastating atrocities often go unnoticed.
The Edge Malaysia | The prosecution will not be continuing with its appeal against Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s full acquittal in her money-laundering and tax evasion case. Rosmah is represented by Datuk Amer Hamzah, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei, among others.
Free Malaysia Today | The prosecution has abandoned its appeal to reverse a High Court ruling last year that acquitted Rosmah Mansor of her 17 money laundering and tax evasion charges without going through a trial. Rosmah’s legal team includes Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
The Star | The prosecution has withdrawn its appeal against Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s acquittal and the discharge of 12 charges of money laundering involving more than RM7mil and five charges of failing to declare her income. Her lawyers include Datuk Amer Hamzah, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
Malay Mail | Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor is free from an alleged money laundering and tax evasion case of RM7 million as the prosecution dropped its appeal against her acquittal from all 17 charges. Rosmah’s lawyers include Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
Free Malaysia Today | The Federal Court denied the Election Commission leave to appeal a ruling that it had wrongfully applied COVID-19 restrictions to deny Tamileswaaran his right to vote at the 2022 Johor state election. Lawyer New Sin Yew represented Tamileswaaran.
The Edge Malaysia | Former senior political secretary to the PM, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin was charged with another bribery offence, linked to the approval of mineral exploration licences in Sabah. His lawyers include Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
New Straits Times | Former political secretary to the PM, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, claimed trial to a charge of soliciting a RM64,924 bribe from businessman Albert Tei in 2023 and last year. Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei represent Shamsul Iskandar.
Free Malaysia Today | Former senior political secretary to the PM, Shamsul Iskandar Akin, and controversial businessman Albert Tei pleaded not guilty to one count of corruption each involving RM64,924 in alleged gratification. Shamsul’s lawyers include Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
Sinar Harian | Bekas Setiausaha Politik Kanan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin membayar ikat jamin RM150,000 yang ditetapkan Mahkamah Sesyen hasil kutipan dana yang digerakkan oleh rakan-rakan serta pimpinan parti.
Harian Metro | Bekas Setiausaha Politik Kanan PM, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin menegaskan akan memberi kerjasama penuh kepada pihak berkuasa dan bertekad membersihkan namanya selepas berdepan empat pertuduhan rasuah di Mahkamah Sesyen di Kuala Lumpur.
Malay Mail | The PM’s former senior political secretary Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin said he will prove his innocence, after pleading not guilty to 4 corruption charges alleging he received bribes of over RM176,000. His lawyers include Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
Malaysiakini | Berdepan pertuduhan menerima suapan daripada ahli perniagaan Albert Tei, bekas setiausaha politik kanan kepada Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim, Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin, berikrar untuk membersihkan namanya. Peguam beliau termasuk Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay dan Lee Yee Woei.
New Straits Times | Former political secretary to the prime minister, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, pleaded not guilty to receiving RM176,829.03 in graft from businessman Albert Tei. He is represented by Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
AICHR | The AICHR-SEANF interface continued to serve as an open and collaborative platform for dialogue and constructive engagement on key human rights priorities, developments and challenges in the region. Discussions covered a wide spectrum of human rights issues.
AICHR | AICHR convened the 7th ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue on 17 November 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia, and held activities to commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the AHRD and the Phnom Penh Statement on 18 November 2025.
Malay Mail | The Court of Appeal unanimously ruled that stateless persons in Malaysia can legally marry and register their marriages. Having an identity card is not a condition to be married. Lawyers for the Perak family involved included New Sin Yew.
ASEAN | The 7th ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue focused on the themes of human rights and the environment, responsible business practices, and the challenges posed by online scams and trafficking in persons, among others, aligned with ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future.
