Free Malaysia Today | The High Court judge said merely depositing money is not tantamount to indulging in unlawful activities and committing money laundering offences, and the charges against Rosmah Mansor did not comply with the Criminal Procedure Code. Lawyers Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and others represented Rosmah.
Malay Mail | The KL High Court acquitted Rosmah Mansor of 12 charges of money laundering involving RM7 million, as well as five charges of failing to declare her income to the IRB. She was represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad and Joshua Tay, among others.
Free Malaysia Today | Edmund Bon said the current crackdown on race, religion and royalty discussions not only threatens free speech but does not effectively address extremism. Bon also warned that such prohibitions might embolden groups demanding stricter censorship. As such, only expressions that incite hate or advocate violence should be prohibited.
AICHR | This timely initiative by AICHR Philippines examined the effects of the global climate emergency on indigenous groups and traditional communities, emphasising how their unique perspectives can contribute to facing this challenge head-on. The plans for the ongoing draft ASEAN Declaration on the Right to a Safe, Clean, and Sustainable Environment were also considered.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia | BHEUU, Wisma Putra, UN in Malaysia, and SUHAKAM jointly commemorated Human Rights Day with a forum with the theme, “Empowering Our Rights, Securing Our Future: Business Responsibility for People and Nation”. Edmund Bon contributed a video message as Malaysia’s representative to the AICHR.
Free Malaysia Today | An insurance agent, whose 37-year-old brother has been put on death row in Singapore for drug trafficking, submitted a memorandum to AICHR’s Malaysian representative Edmund Bon. Her brother had provided vital information to Singaporean authorities that led to arrests of suspects involved in drug syndicates but his contributions were dismissed.
New Straits Times | The Kota Baru High Court allowed an application by former PM Muhyiddin Yassin to transfer his sedition trial to the KL High Court. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad explained that the application was based on factors including the complexity of legal issues and the exceptional challenges particularly concerning the constitutional validity of certain provisions in the Sedition Act 1948.
Malaysiakini | Refuge for Refugees founder Heidi Quah turned to the Court of Appeal to nullify part of a law criminalising offensive online comments, arguing that section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, namely the words “offensive” and “annoy”, amounted to restrictions on free speech that beyond constitutional limits. She was represented by counsel New Sin Yew.
The Edge Malaysia | The National Baseline Assessment (NBA) on Business and Human Rights in Malaysia called for the establishment of a Ministry of Human Rights and Justice to mainstream human rights issues in all government departments. The human rights portfolio only comes under a government agency, which is the Legal Affairs Division under the Prime Minister’s Office, which is short-staffed and under-resourced. The NBA offered 173 recommendations for both
AICHR | AICHR convened the Special Meeting 2/2024 of AICHR from 13 to 15 November 2024 in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR, where human rights developments across the ASEAN region were discussed. The Meeting concluded with a handover ceremony of the AICHR Chairmanship from Lao PDR to Malaysia, represented by Edmund Bon.
The Star | Rosmah had filed to quash her 12 charges of money laundering involving more than RM7mil and five charges of failing to declare her personal income to the Inland Revenue Board. Lawyers Datuk Firoz Hussein Ahmad Jamaluddin and Amer Hamzah Arshad appeared for Rosmah, arguing that the non-declaration of income tax could never be a predicate offence on its own.
Free Malaysia Today | The High Court will decide on Dec 19 whether to allow Rosmah Mansor’s application to strike out her 17 money laundering and tax evasion charges. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad submitted that the charges did not disclose any offence and the foundation of the charges is shaky and unsubstantiated. Other lawyers including Joshua Tay also represented Rosmah.
Malaysiakini | The KL High Court heard oral submissions from Rosmah Mansor’s legal team, including counsel Firoz Hussein Ahmad Jamaluddin and Amer Hamzah Arshad, and the prosecution team. Rosmah’s lawyers contended that the charges under the Anti-Money Laundering Act and the Income Tax Act were baseless, defective, premature, and did not reveal any offence under the law.
AICHR | The AICHR Regional Dialogue and Consultation on Advancing Development of Environmental Rights in ASEAN was convened at the ASEAN Headquarters. Participants reaffirmed the important link between the environment and full enjoyment of human rights protection.
The Star | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad explained that the application was made due to several issues, including whether sections 3 and 4 of the Sedition Act contradict Article 10 of the Federal Constitution, restricting the freedom of speech. This case will also involve the role of the YDPA and the process by which the PM is appointed.
The Star | Former Malaysian Bar President Manjeet Singh Dhillon was involved in numerous notable legal cases including the murder of cosmetics millionaire Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya. Amer Hamzah Arshad, who was a co-counsel in the case, described Manjeet as a good friend, a mentor, and an outstanding criminal lawyer with sharp cross-examination skills, who would not hesitate to share his wisdom and experience.
Free Malaysia Today | Jasmine Loo, a former general counsel with 1MDB, testified for 1MDB and its three subsidiaries that are suing former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s stepson Riza Aziz and two companies linked to him for misappropriation of US$148 million. AmerBON is holding a watching brief for Loo.
New Straits Times | Senior lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah alleged that Swiss authorities were actively seeking former 1MDB general counsel Jasmine Loo’s extradition following the corrupt dealings of the sovereign wealth fund in the country. Loo dismissed the claims and refused to answer additional questions regarding the witness protection programme, following advice from her lawyers at AmerBON.
Bernama | When accused of hiding behind the witness protection programme, Jasmine Loo, a witness in the lawsuit filed by 1MDB against Najib Razak’s stepson Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz, told the court that she had been advised by her lawyers at AmerBON not to comment.
Greenpeace Malaysia | Edmund Bon called on the environment ministry to champion the ASEAN Declaration of Environmental Rights, being negotiated over the past two years, as Malaysia chairs ASEAN next year. Environment minister Nik Nazmi agreed that the Declaration is a way for us to go beyond our borders to see what we can do, together as a region.
Free Malaysia Today | The High Court judge said merely depositing money is not tantamount to indulging in unlawful activities and committing money laundering offences, and the charges against Rosmah Mansor did not comply with the Criminal Procedure Code. Lawyers Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and others represented Rosmah.
Malay Mail | The KL High Court acquitted Rosmah Mansor of 12 charges of money laundering involving RM7 million, as well as five charges of failing to declare her income to the IRB. She was represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad and Joshua Tay, among others.
Free Malaysia Today | Edmund Bon said the current crackdown on race, religion and royalty discussions not only threatens free speech but does not effectively address extremism. Bon also warned that such prohibitions might embolden groups demanding stricter censorship. As such, only expressions that incite hate or advocate violence should be prohibited.
AICHR | This timely initiative by AICHR Philippines examined the effects of the global climate emergency on indigenous groups and traditional communities, emphasising how their unique perspectives can contribute to facing this challenge head-on. The plans for the ongoing draft ASEAN Declaration on the Right to a Safe, Clean, and Sustainable Environment were also considered.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia | BHEUU, Wisma Putra, UN in Malaysia, and SUHAKAM jointly commemorated Human Rights Day with a forum with the theme, “Empowering Our Rights, Securing Our Future: Business Responsibility for People and Nation”. Edmund Bon contributed a video message as Malaysia’s representative to the AICHR.
Free Malaysia Today | An insurance agent, whose 37-year-old brother has been put on death row in Singapore for drug trafficking, submitted a memorandum to AICHR’s Malaysian representative Edmund Bon. Her brother had provided vital information to Singaporean authorities that led to arrests of suspects involved in drug syndicates but his contributions were dismissed.
New Straits Times | The Kota Baru High Court allowed an application by former PM Muhyiddin Yassin to transfer his sedition trial to the KL High Court. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad explained that the application was based on factors including the complexity of legal issues and the exceptional challenges particularly concerning the constitutional validity of certain provisions in the Sedition Act 1948.
Malaysiakini | Refuge for Refugees founder Heidi Quah turned to the Court of Appeal to nullify part of a law criminalising offensive online comments, arguing that section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, namely the words “offensive” and “annoy”, amounted to restrictions on free speech that beyond constitutional limits. She was represented by counsel New Sin Yew.
The Edge Malaysia | The National Baseline Assessment (NBA) on Business and Human Rights in Malaysia called for the establishment of a Ministry of Human Rights and Justice to mainstream human rights issues in all government departments. The human rights portfolio only comes under a government agency, which is the Legal Affairs Division under the Prime Minister’s Office, which is short-staffed and under-resourced. The NBA offered 173 recommendations for both
AICHR | AICHR convened the Special Meeting 2/2024 of AICHR from 13 to 15 November 2024 in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR, where human rights developments across the ASEAN region were discussed. The Meeting concluded with a handover ceremony of the AICHR Chairmanship from Lao PDR to Malaysia, represented by Edmund Bon.
The Star | Rosmah had filed to quash her 12 charges of money laundering involving more than RM7mil and five charges of failing to declare her personal income to the Inland Revenue Board. Lawyers Datuk Firoz Hussein Ahmad Jamaluddin and Amer Hamzah Arshad appeared for Rosmah, arguing that the non-declaration of income tax could never be a predicate offence on its own.
Free Malaysia Today | The High Court will decide on Dec 19 whether to allow Rosmah Mansor’s application to strike out her 17 money laundering and tax evasion charges. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad submitted that the charges did not disclose any offence and the foundation of the charges is shaky and unsubstantiated. Other lawyers including Joshua Tay also represented Rosmah.
Malaysiakini | The KL High Court heard oral submissions from Rosmah Mansor’s legal team, including counsel Firoz Hussein Ahmad Jamaluddin and Amer Hamzah Arshad, and the prosecution team. Rosmah’s lawyers contended that the charges under the Anti-Money Laundering Act and the Income Tax Act were baseless, defective, premature, and did not reveal any offence under the law.
AICHR | The AICHR Regional Dialogue and Consultation on Advancing Development of Environmental Rights in ASEAN was convened at the ASEAN Headquarters. Participants reaffirmed the important link between the environment and full enjoyment of human rights protection.
The Star | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad explained that the application was made due to several issues, including whether sections 3 and 4 of the Sedition Act contradict Article 10 of the Federal Constitution, restricting the freedom of speech. This case will also involve the role of the YDPA and the process by which the PM is appointed.
The Star | Former Malaysian Bar President Manjeet Singh Dhillon was involved in numerous notable legal cases including the murder of cosmetics millionaire Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya. Amer Hamzah Arshad, who was a co-counsel in the case, described Manjeet as a good friend, a mentor, and an outstanding criminal lawyer with sharp cross-examination skills, who would not hesitate to share his wisdom and experience.
Free Malaysia Today | Jasmine Loo, a former general counsel with 1MDB, testified for 1MDB and its three subsidiaries that are suing former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s stepson Riza Aziz and two companies linked to him for misappropriation of US$148 million. AmerBON is holding a watching brief for Loo.
New Straits Times | Senior lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah alleged that Swiss authorities were actively seeking former 1MDB general counsel Jasmine Loo’s extradition following the corrupt dealings of the sovereign wealth fund in the country. Loo dismissed the claims and refused to answer additional questions regarding the witness protection programme, following advice from her lawyers at AmerBON.
Bernama | When accused of hiding behind the witness protection programme, Jasmine Loo, a witness in the lawsuit filed by 1MDB against Najib Razak’s stepson Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz, told the court that she had been advised by her lawyers at AmerBON not to comment.
Greenpeace Malaysia | Edmund Bon called on the environment ministry to champion the ASEAN Declaration of Environmental Rights, being negotiated over the past two years, as Malaysia chairs ASEAN next year. Environment minister Nik Nazmi agreed that the Declaration is a way for us to go beyond our borders to see what we can do, together as a region.
