‘Nobody asked’: In Muhyiddin’s trial, Chinese businessman says didn’t hide his 30pc share in ‘Bumiputera’ company

Malay Mail | Malaysian Chinese businessman Lian Tan Chuan today said he was not intentionally hiding his name from official records on who actually owned the Bumiputera contractor Nepturis Sdn Bhd, claiming that “nobody” had asked about it. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Limited non-Bumi projects led Chinese businessman to use Bumi firm

Free Malaysia Today | Metrasys director Lian Tian Chuan admitted in the High Court that he used his other firm, Nepturis, which was structured as a wholly Bumiputera-owned firm, as a vehicle to secure government projects allocated to Bumiputera contractors. Muhyiddin Yassin’s legal team includes lawyers Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Timor-Leste calls for measurable action on ASEAN development commitments

In Diplomacy | At the AICHR event held in Dili on 20 and 21 August, Timor-Leste’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Bendito Freitas said development should go beyond economic growth, national income and infrastructure, emphasising opportunities, human dignity, reduced inequality and public participation. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.

Jana Wibawa trial: “Muhyiddin didn’t ask for contribution”, witness tells court

The Star | A businessman who contributed RM1mil to Bersatu told the High Court that party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin never sought contributions for himself or the party, as he did not know the former Prime Minister personally. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Timor-Leste Deklara Importánsia Direitu Ba Dezenvolvimentu iha 4a Konsultasaun ASEAN

Rafa 103.5 FM | Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (MNEC), Bendito dos Santos Freitas declared that the right to development must become an important part of ASEAN’s efforts to build an inclusive, sustainable, and people-centred regional community. He said this at the opening of the 4th ASEAN Consultation on Human Right to Development held in Dili.

Muhyiddin’s graft trial: Defence questions key support letter claim in witness written statement

The Edge | During cross-examination by Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, a key prosecution witness in Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s trial conceded that an assertion in his written statement claiming that the former PM had minuted a support letter for his company was factually inaccurate. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Top 5 at 5: Government drops appeal on liquid nicotine

BFM | The Government has dropped its appeal against a High Court ruling that found the 2023 decision to remove liquid and gel nicotine from the Poisons List unlawful. BFM spoke to lawyer Kee Shu Min about what the decision means for the regulation and sale of nicotine-containing vape products.

Government drops appeal against liquid nicotine court ruling

CodeBlue | Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad and the Government have dropped their appeal against a High Court decision that struck down the delisting of liquid nicotine as a scheduled poison. Lawyers K Shanmuga, Edmund Bon, and Kee Shu Min represented the three NGOs that brought the case as a matter of public interest.

AICHR statement on the occasion of ASEAN Day 2026

AICHR | On the 59th ASEAN Day, AICHR joins the peoples of Southeast Asia in commemorating the 59th anniversary of the Association’s founding. AICHR recalls that the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms is not an external standard imposed upon our region, but a purpose and a principle of ASEAN itself. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.

Ismail Sabri stable after successful pacemaker implantation at IJN

Malay Mail | Former PM Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s pacemaker implantation procedure this afternoon was successful, his lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad confirmed. The Sessions Court decided to allow Ismail Sabri’s request to postpone the reading of the charge against him to 27 August due to health reasons. Ismail’s lawyers include Joshua Tay and Tan Xu Yin.

Ismail Sabri determined to clear name despite health setback

New Straits Times | Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob remains determined to clear his name as he prepares to face charges under the MACC Act later this month, despite a setback to his health caused by heart arrhythmia. His lawyers include Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin.

Ex-PM Ismail Sabri’s court date postponed due to heart condition

The Edge Malaysia | Former PM Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will not be charged today as he has been admitted into National Heart Institute (IJN). The court allowed the charges and recording of plea to be postponed to 27 August. His lawyers include Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin.

Ismail Sabri to undergo pacemaker procedure today after irregular heartbeat

New Straits Times | Former PM Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob suffered an irregular heartbeat and will undergo a pacemaker procedure at the National Heart Institute (IJN) today. His lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad said the medical issue has forced the reading of the charge and recording of Ismail Sabri’s plea to be postponed to Aug 27. The legal team includes lawyers Joshua Tay and Tan Xu Yin.

Pertuduhan ke atas Ismail Sabri ditangguh 20 hari

Malaysiakini | Prosiding untuk mendakwa Ismail Sabri Yaakob — yang dijadual berlangsung hari ini — ditunda 20 hari lagi selepas ahli politik terbabit dimasukkan ke hospital dan disahkan tidak sesuai untuk didakwa. Peguam beliau termasuk Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay dan Tan Xu Yin.

Ismail Sabri mungkin alami degupan jantung tidak sekata ‘arrhythmia’

Sinar Harian | Mahkamah Sesyen menetapkan 27 Ogos sebagai tarikh baharu bagi prosiding pembacaan pertuduhan dan pengambilan pengakuan terhadap Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, yang dipercayai mengalami masalah degupan jantung tidak sekata sehingga terpaksa dikejarkan ke IJN. Peguam Ismail Sabri termasuk Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay dan Tan Xu Yin.

AICHR advances technical discussions on the ASEAN Human Rights Index

AICHR | Discussions at the AICHR consultation emphasised that any future ASEAN Human Rights Index should strengthen evidence-based decision-making, identify implementation gaps, promote policy coherence across ASEAN sectoral bodies, facilitate peer learning, and reinforce ASEAN’s ownership of its human rights agenda. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.

‘Nobody asked’: In Muhyiddin’s trial, Chinese businessman says didn’t hide his 30pc share in ‘Bumiputera’ company

Malay Mail | Malaysian Chinese businessman Lian Tan Chuan today said he was not intentionally hiding his name from official records on who actually owned the Bumiputera contractor Nepturis Sdn Bhd, claiming that “nobody” had asked about it. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Limited non-Bumi projects led Chinese businessman to use Bumi firm

Free Malaysia Today | Metrasys director Lian Tian Chuan admitted in the High Court that he used his other firm, Nepturis, which was structured as a wholly Bumiputera-owned firm, as a vehicle to secure government projects allocated to Bumiputera contractors. Muhyiddin Yassin’s legal team includes lawyers Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Timor-Leste calls for measurable action on ASEAN development commitments

In Diplomacy | At the AICHR event held in Dili on 20 and 21 August, Timor-Leste’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Bendito Freitas said development should go beyond economic growth, national income and infrastructure, emphasising opportunities, human dignity, reduced inequality and public participation. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.

Jana Wibawa trial: “Muhyiddin didn’t ask for contribution”, witness tells court

The Star | A businessman who contributed RM1mil to Bersatu told the High Court that party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin never sought contributions for himself or the party, as he did not know the former Prime Minister personally. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Timor-Leste Deklara Importánsia Direitu Ba Dezenvolvimentu iha 4a Konsultasaun ASEAN

Rafa 103.5 FM | Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (MNEC), Bendito dos Santos Freitas declared that the right to development must become an important part of ASEAN’s efforts to build an inclusive, sustainable, and people-centred regional community. He said this at the opening of the 4th ASEAN Consultation on Human Right to Development held in Dili.

Muhyiddin’s graft trial: Defence questions key support letter claim in witness written statement

The Edge | During cross-examination by Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, a key prosecution witness in Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s trial conceded that an assertion in his written statement claiming that the former PM had minuted a support letter for his company was factually inaccurate. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.

Top 5 at 5: Government drops appeal on liquid nicotine

BFM | The Government has dropped its appeal against a High Court ruling that found the 2023 decision to remove liquid and gel nicotine from the Poisons List unlawful. BFM spoke to lawyer Kee Shu Min about what the decision means for the regulation and sale of nicotine-containing vape products.

Government drops appeal against liquid nicotine court ruling

CodeBlue | Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad and the Government have dropped their appeal against a High Court decision that struck down the delisting of liquid nicotine as a scheduled poison. Lawyers K Shanmuga, Edmund Bon, and Kee Shu Min represented the three NGOs that brought the case as a matter of public interest.

AICHR statement on the occasion of ASEAN Day 2026

AICHR | On the 59th ASEAN Day, AICHR joins the peoples of Southeast Asia in commemorating the 59th anniversary of the Association’s founding. AICHR recalls that the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms is not an external standard imposed upon our region, but a purpose and a principle of ASEAN itself. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.

Ismail Sabri stable after successful pacemaker implantation at IJN

Malay Mail | Former PM Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s pacemaker implantation procedure this afternoon was successful, his lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad confirmed. The Sessions Court decided to allow Ismail Sabri’s request to postpone the reading of the charge against him to 27 August due to health reasons. Ismail’s lawyers include Joshua Tay and Tan Xu Yin.

Ismail Sabri determined to clear name despite health setback

New Straits Times | Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob remains determined to clear his name as he prepares to face charges under the MACC Act later this month, despite a setback to his health caused by heart arrhythmia. His lawyers include Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin.

Ex-PM Ismail Sabri’s court date postponed due to heart condition

The Edge Malaysia | Former PM Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will not be charged today as he has been admitted into National Heart Institute (IJN). The court allowed the charges and recording of plea to be postponed to 27 August. His lawyers include Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin.

Ismail Sabri to undergo pacemaker procedure today after irregular heartbeat

New Straits Times | Former PM Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob suffered an irregular heartbeat and will undergo a pacemaker procedure at the National Heart Institute (IJN) today. His lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad said the medical issue has forced the reading of the charge and recording of Ismail Sabri’s plea to be postponed to Aug 27. The legal team includes lawyers Joshua Tay and Tan Xu Yin.

Pertuduhan ke atas Ismail Sabri ditangguh 20 hari

Malaysiakini | Prosiding untuk mendakwa Ismail Sabri Yaakob — yang dijadual berlangsung hari ini — ditunda 20 hari lagi selepas ahli politik terbabit dimasukkan ke hospital dan disahkan tidak sesuai untuk didakwa. Peguam beliau termasuk Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay dan Tan Xu Yin.

Ismail Sabri mungkin alami degupan jantung tidak sekata ‘arrhythmia’

Sinar Harian | Mahkamah Sesyen menetapkan 27 Ogos sebagai tarikh baharu bagi prosiding pembacaan pertuduhan dan pengambilan pengakuan terhadap Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, yang dipercayai mengalami masalah degupan jantung tidak sekata sehingga terpaksa dikejarkan ke IJN. Peguam Ismail Sabri termasuk Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay dan Tan Xu Yin.

AICHR advances technical discussions on the ASEAN Human Rights Index

AICHR | Discussions at the AICHR consultation emphasised that any future ASEAN Human Rights Index should strengthen evidence-based decision-making, identify implementation gaps, promote policy coherence across ASEAN sectoral bodies, facilitate peer learning, and reinforce ASEAN’s ownership of its human rights agenda. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.