Free Malaysia Today | The Court of Appeal granted Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s bid to nullify four of his 10 money laundering charges. The judge said the 10 money laundering charges were not defective, but questioned why the prosecution did not specify the location where he allegedly committed the wrongdoing. Amer Hamzah represented Abdul Azeez.
The Edge Markets | The Court of Appeal allowed former Lembaga Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s appeal to strike out four money laundering charges against him. The COA ruled that the prosecution should differentiate the venue of the alleged offences to differentiate the jurisdiction of the local court and to be fair to the accused. Amer Hamzah Arshad and Joshua Tay represented Abdul Azeez.
Sinar Harian | Mahkamah Rayuan menerima rayuan Ahli Parlimen Baling Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim untuk membatalkan empat pertuduhan di bawah Akta Pencegahan Pengubahan Wang Haram, Pencegahan Pembiayaan Keganasan dan Hasil Aktiviti Haram. Pertuduhan itu mengatakan kesalahan berlaku di Lembah Klang, sedangkan lokasi itu terlalu luas. Abdul Azeez diwakili peguam Amer Hamzah.
Sinar Harian | Mahkamah Rayuan menolak rayuan Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim untuk membatalkan semua pertuduhan, dan juga mempersoal kelewatan Jabatan Peguam Negara menjawab representasi yang dikemukakan peguamnya Amer Hamzah Arshad. Abdul Azeez mempunyai satu lagi peluang untuk merayu di Mahkamah Persekutuan.
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Southeast and East Asia | FNF and AmerBON published a GuideKit for small and medium enterprises, dealing with issues ranging from due diligence and internal assessment, to environmental risks and fair recruitment. The book contains essential and practical tools that SMEs can use to meet their BHR obligations under the UN Guiding Principles.
The Vibes | MUDA Secretary-General Amir Abdul Hadi pleaded not guilty over his involvement in the #ManaKapalLCS protest. His lawyer Beatrice Chin said his charge is framed under sections 9(1) and 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.
New Straits Times | MUDA Sec-Gen Amir Hariri Abd Hadi was charged under section 9(1) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012, which carries a maximum RM10,000 fine upon conviction, for failing to notify the authorities before the #ManaKapalLCS protest. Lawyer Beatrice Chin Yuen Xin pleaded for a lower bail as this was Amir’s first offence and he had cooperated with the authorities throughout their investigation.
Malay Mail | MUDA sec-gen Amir Hariri Abd Hadi pleaded not guilty to a charge in connection with a protest gathering on the littoral combat ship issue. Lawyers Beatrice Chin and Raj Surian Pillai represented Amir.
New Straits Times | Former Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s lead counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad explained that his client had been forced to skip court because of his health condition. He also informed the judges that he had written no less than four letters of representation to the AGC but had not received any reply from the AGC.
Malaysia Now | The Court of Appeal has rescheduled its decision yet again on Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s appeal against the High Court decision to strike out his corruption and money laundering charges. Abdul Azeez’s lawyer Amer Hamzah said his client could not attend court as he had been suffering from acute gastroenteritis; the court will be given a copy of Abdul Azeez’s medical certificate.
Berita Harian | Peguam bela Abdul Azeez, Amer Hamzah Arshad, berkata anak guamnya sedang menerima rawatan di PPUM. Beliau juga meluahkan kekecewaan berhubung empat surat representasi dan dokumen berkaitan dihantar kepada SPRM dan AGC yang tidak menerima sebarang balasan.
Harian Metro | Mahkamah Rayuan menangguhkan keputusannya berhubung rayuan Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim untuk membatalkan pertuduhan rasuah dan pengubahan wang haram. Peguam Abdul Azeez, Amer Hamzah Arshad, memberitahu mahkamah bahawa anak guamnya tidak dapat hadir ke mahkamah kerana tidak sihat.
BFM | Around 100,000 people have signed an online petition requesting that former PM Najib Razak’s petition for pardon be rejected, while a group of UMNO supporters submitted a memorandum seeking a royal pardon. Edmund Bon explained what the process entails, the difference between a conditional and a free pardon, and flaws in the system such as the absence of a right of the prisoner to be heard.
The Star | Najib Razak became the first former PM in the country’s history to be sent to prison for corruption. Bar Council Human Rights Committee co-chair New Sin Yew said there is no time limit to seek a royal pardon, but “Prison Regulation 2000 states that it should be done as soon as practicable after conviction”.
Reuters | The Federal Court panel of five judges strongly asserted the judiciary’s independence, throwing out Najib Razak’s appeal against his corruption conviction by a lower court. Najib could apply for a pardon, which will then be reviewed by a Pardons Board headed by the King. Constitutional lawyer New Sin Yew said if Najib does not file the pardon within 14 days, he will lose his seat in Parliament.
Malaysiakini | Human rights lawyer Edmund Bon called for the pardons system for convicted prisoners to be reformed, drawing attention to the thousands of prisoners waiting for their pardons to be heard and re-heard. The Pardons Board comprises the AG, the federal territories minister, and three other members appointed by the YDPA, who presides over the board.
BFM | Former PM Najib Razak will serve a 12-year prison sentence and pay a fine of RM210 million for his conviction on seven charges of abuse of power, criminal breach of trust, and money laundering involving RM42 million belonging to SRC International. The conviction was upheld by the Federal Court. Lawyer New Sin Yew unpacked what happened legally.
Malaysiakini | Lawyer New Sin Yew explained that if former PM Najib Razak does not file a petition for pardon within 14 days, he will lose his status as MP under Article 48 of the Federal Constitution. The power to pardon can only be exercised by the YDPA in consultation with the Pardons Board.
Malaysiakini | Former PM Najib Razak discharged his lawyers in the SRC International trial for the second time in less than a month, but the Federal Court denied his lawyer permission to discharge himself. Lawyer New Sin Yew noted that the court does have overarching control over such matters. For example, if a lawyer wants to discharge for some frivolous reason, the court can say no.
The Star | A businessman pleaded not guilty to a charge of using an unrecognised title, brought under section 4(1) Enactment 18 of the Pahang Enactment of Emblems, Titles or Awards (Preventing Improper Use) 2017. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad applied for reduced bail as his client is not a flight risk.
Free Malaysia Today | The Court of Appeal granted Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s bid to nullify four of his 10 money laundering charges. The judge said the 10 money laundering charges were not defective, but questioned why the prosecution did not specify the location where he allegedly committed the wrongdoing. Amer Hamzah represented Abdul Azeez.
The Edge Markets | The Court of Appeal allowed former Lembaga Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s appeal to strike out four money laundering charges against him. The COA ruled that the prosecution should differentiate the venue of the alleged offences to differentiate the jurisdiction of the local court and to be fair to the accused. Amer Hamzah Arshad and Joshua Tay represented Abdul Azeez.
Sinar Harian | Mahkamah Rayuan menerima rayuan Ahli Parlimen Baling Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim untuk membatalkan empat pertuduhan di bawah Akta Pencegahan Pengubahan Wang Haram, Pencegahan Pembiayaan Keganasan dan Hasil Aktiviti Haram. Pertuduhan itu mengatakan kesalahan berlaku di Lembah Klang, sedangkan lokasi itu terlalu luas. Abdul Azeez diwakili peguam Amer Hamzah.
Sinar Harian | Mahkamah Rayuan menolak rayuan Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim untuk membatalkan semua pertuduhan, dan juga mempersoal kelewatan Jabatan Peguam Negara menjawab representasi yang dikemukakan peguamnya Amer Hamzah Arshad. Abdul Azeez mempunyai satu lagi peluang untuk merayu di Mahkamah Persekutuan.
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Southeast and East Asia | FNF and AmerBON published a GuideKit for small and medium enterprises, dealing with issues ranging from due diligence and internal assessment, to environmental risks and fair recruitment. The book contains essential and practical tools that SMEs can use to meet their BHR obligations under the UN Guiding Principles.
The Vibes | MUDA Secretary-General Amir Abdul Hadi pleaded not guilty over his involvement in the #ManaKapalLCS protest. His lawyer Beatrice Chin said his charge is framed under sections 9(1) and 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.
New Straits Times | MUDA Sec-Gen Amir Hariri Abd Hadi was charged under section 9(1) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012, which carries a maximum RM10,000 fine upon conviction, for failing to notify the authorities before the #ManaKapalLCS protest. Lawyer Beatrice Chin Yuen Xin pleaded for a lower bail as this was Amir’s first offence and he had cooperated with the authorities throughout their investigation.
Malay Mail | MUDA sec-gen Amir Hariri Abd Hadi pleaded not guilty to a charge in connection with a protest gathering on the littoral combat ship issue. Lawyers Beatrice Chin and Raj Surian Pillai represented Amir.
New Straits Times | Former Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s lead counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad explained that his client had been forced to skip court because of his health condition. He also informed the judges that he had written no less than four letters of representation to the AGC but had not received any reply from the AGC.
Malaysia Now | The Court of Appeal has rescheduled its decision yet again on Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s appeal against the High Court decision to strike out his corruption and money laundering charges. Abdul Azeez’s lawyer Amer Hamzah said his client could not attend court as he had been suffering from acute gastroenteritis; the court will be given a copy of Abdul Azeez’s medical certificate.
Berita Harian | Peguam bela Abdul Azeez, Amer Hamzah Arshad, berkata anak guamnya sedang menerima rawatan di PPUM. Beliau juga meluahkan kekecewaan berhubung empat surat representasi dan dokumen berkaitan dihantar kepada SPRM dan AGC yang tidak menerima sebarang balasan.
Harian Metro | Mahkamah Rayuan menangguhkan keputusannya berhubung rayuan Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim untuk membatalkan pertuduhan rasuah dan pengubahan wang haram. Peguam Abdul Azeez, Amer Hamzah Arshad, memberitahu mahkamah bahawa anak guamnya tidak dapat hadir ke mahkamah kerana tidak sihat.
BFM | Around 100,000 people have signed an online petition requesting that former PM Najib Razak’s petition for pardon be rejected, while a group of UMNO supporters submitted a memorandum seeking a royal pardon. Edmund Bon explained what the process entails, the difference between a conditional and a free pardon, and flaws in the system such as the absence of a right of the prisoner to be heard.
The Star | Najib Razak became the first former PM in the country’s history to be sent to prison for corruption. Bar Council Human Rights Committee co-chair New Sin Yew said there is no time limit to seek a royal pardon, but “Prison Regulation 2000 states that it should be done as soon as practicable after conviction”.
Reuters | The Federal Court panel of five judges strongly asserted the judiciary’s independence, throwing out Najib Razak’s appeal against his corruption conviction by a lower court. Najib could apply for a pardon, which will then be reviewed by a Pardons Board headed by the King. Constitutional lawyer New Sin Yew said if Najib does not file the pardon within 14 days, he will lose his seat in Parliament.
Malaysiakini | Human rights lawyer Edmund Bon called for the pardons system for convicted prisoners to be reformed, drawing attention to the thousands of prisoners waiting for their pardons to be heard and re-heard. The Pardons Board comprises the AG, the federal territories minister, and three other members appointed by the YDPA, who presides over the board.
BFM | Former PM Najib Razak will serve a 12-year prison sentence and pay a fine of RM210 million for his conviction on seven charges of abuse of power, criminal breach of trust, and money laundering involving RM42 million belonging to SRC International. The conviction was upheld by the Federal Court. Lawyer New Sin Yew unpacked what happened legally.
Malaysiakini | Lawyer New Sin Yew explained that if former PM Najib Razak does not file a petition for pardon within 14 days, he will lose his status as MP under Article 48 of the Federal Constitution. The power to pardon can only be exercised by the YDPA in consultation with the Pardons Board.
Malaysiakini | Former PM Najib Razak discharged his lawyers in the SRC International trial for the second time in less than a month, but the Federal Court denied his lawyer permission to discharge himself. Lawyer New Sin Yew noted that the court does have overarching control over such matters. For example, if a lawyer wants to discharge for some frivolous reason, the court can say no.
The Star | A businessman pleaded not guilty to a charge of using an unrecognised title, brought under section 4(1) Enactment 18 of the Pahang Enactment of Emblems, Titles or Awards (Preventing Improper Use) 2017. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad applied for reduced bail as his client is not a flight risk.
