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Abdul Azeez to face graft and money laundering trial after appeal dismissed

September 5, 2022

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.

Sembilan pertuduhan AMLA, rasuah ke atas Abdul Azeez kekal

September 5, 2022

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.

Mahkamah persoal kelewatan AGC jawab representasi Abdul Azeez

September 5, 2022

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.

Business and Human Rights in Southeast Asia: A Practitioner’s GuideKit

August 31, 2022

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.

MUDA Sec-Gen charged with failing to notify police about #ManaKapalLCS protest

August 26, 2022

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.

Abdul Azeez warned not to abuse court process after he fails to turn up in court

August 26, 2022

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.

Appeals court postpones verdict again on bid by ex-Tabung Haji boss to strike out graft charges

August 26, 2022

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.

Azeez masuk hospital, keputusan rayuan kes rasuah ditangguh lagi

August 26, 2022

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.

Abdul Azeez tidak sihat, mahkamah tangguh keputusan rayuan ke Isnin

August 26, 2022

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.

The opaque Malaysian pardon system

August 26, 2022

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.

Clock ticks for Najib in Pekan

August 25, 2022

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”.

Explainer: Behind bars, Malaysia’s Najib has few ‘get out of jail’ cards left to play

August 24, 2022

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.

Following Najib’s sentence, Edmund Bon wants pardons system reformed

August 24, 2022

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.

Najib verdict: Breaking down the ruling

August 23, 2022

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.

Najib has 14 days to file for pardon or lose MP status

August 23, 2022

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.

We are officers of the court, lawyers remind Zaid

August 20, 2022

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.

Businessman charged with using unrecognised ‘Datuk Seri’ title

July 28, 2022

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.

Lawyer: Immigration agrees not to deport Malaysia-born mum, three kids pending challenge against detention

July 20, 2022

Malay Mail | Lawyer New Sin Yew said the Malaysian government informed the KL High Court that it would not object to the stay application of a Johor-born mother and her three Selangor-born children. The stay application is to ensure the Immigration Department would not deport the four before the High Court hears the family’s challenge against their 3-week detention by immigration authorities.

Abdul Azeez to face graft and money laundering trial after appeal dismissed

September 5, 2022

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.

Sembilan pertuduhan AMLA, rasuah ke atas Abdul Azeez kekal

September 5, 2022

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.

Mahkamah persoal kelewatan AGC jawab representasi Abdul Azeez

September 5, 2022

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.

Business and Human Rights in Southeast Asia: A Practitioner’s GuideKit

August 31, 2022

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.

MUDA Sec-Gen charged with failing to notify police about #ManaKapalLCS protest

August 26, 2022

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.

Abdul Azeez warned not to abuse court process after he fails to turn up in court

August 26, 2022

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.

Appeals court postpones verdict again on bid by ex-Tabung Haji boss to strike out graft charges

August 26, 2022

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.

Azeez masuk hospital, keputusan rayuan kes rasuah ditangguh lagi

August 26, 2022

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.

Abdul Azeez tidak sihat, mahkamah tangguh keputusan rayuan ke Isnin

August 26, 2022

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.

The opaque Malaysian pardon system

August 26, 2022

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.

Clock ticks for Najib in Pekan

August 25, 2022

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”.

Explainer: Behind bars, Malaysia’s Najib has few ‘get out of jail’ cards left to play

August 24, 2022

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.

Following Najib’s sentence, Edmund Bon wants pardons system reformed

August 24, 2022

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.

Najib verdict: Breaking down the ruling

August 23, 2022

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.

Najib has 14 days to file for pardon or lose MP status

August 23, 2022

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.

We are officers of the court, lawyers remind Zaid

August 20, 2022

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.

Businessman charged with using unrecognised ‘Datuk Seri’ title

July 28, 2022

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.

Lawyer: Immigration agrees not to deport Malaysia-born mum, three kids pending challenge against detention

July 20, 2022

Malay Mail | Lawyer New Sin Yew said the Malaysian government informed the KL High Court that it would not object to the stay application of a Johor-born mother and her three Selangor-born children. The stay application is to ensure the Immigration Department would not deport the four before the High Court hears the family’s challenge against their 3-week detention by immigration authorities.