Free Malaysia Today | CJ Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat Tengku Maimun questioned the timing of the investigation against Justice Nazlan Ghazali, done without consultation with the judiciary, especially with speculation over Najib Razak’s appeal against his conviction in the SRC International case at the time. New Sin Yew appeared for the Malaysian Bar as amicus curiae (friend of the court).
Bernama | Dua persoalan dibangkitkan ke Mahkamah Persekutuan adalah berkaitan kuasa badan penyiasat jenayah dan kuasa pendakwa raya menyiasat dan memulakan prosiding terhadap hakim kanan yang sedang dalam perkhidmatan. Peguam New Sin Yew bertindak sebagai sahabat mahkamah.
Malaysiakini | CJ Tengku Maimun said, “The failure to consult the Chief Justice, even if the Chief Justice is the subject of a criminal complaint, is thus a very strong indication of a lack of bona fide in a criminal investigation.” Lawyer New Sin Yew appeared for the Malaysian Bar as amicus curiae.
South China Morning Post | Scams reel people in with promises of high-paying jobs overseas which are online cons, targeting victims with fake investment opportunities or romance. Campaigners in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia lodged a complaint with the AICHR, “as no nation can solve the issue alone”. However, Edmund Bon explained that the Commission does not have the powers to enforce compliance.
Free Malaysia Today | The High Court rejected former Repco Holdings Bhd director Low Thiam Hock’s appeal to quash his conviction for share market manipulation but reduced Low’s five-year jail sentence to one year and granted a stay of his jail sentence pending a final appeal to the COA. Low was represented by lawyers Shafee Abdullah, New Sin Yew, and Chan Yen Hui.
The Edge Markets | The High Court upheld the conviction of Low, who was charged under section 84(1) of the Securities Industry Act 1983 for carrying out acts calculated to create a misleading appearance, with respect to the price of Repco shares on KLSE in 1997. Low was represented by counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, New Sin Yew, and Chen Yen Hui.
Bernama | A director of a rubber manufacturing company pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court to four counts of submitting false documents, while another director pleaded the same to three charges of collusion to commit the offence. Lawyer Amer Hamzah, representing both, pleaded for a lower bail as both clients cooperated fully with MACC throughout the investigation and were not a flight risk.
The Edge Markets | Two top officials of a rubber compound manufacturer were respectively charged under section 18 of the MACC Act, which states that it is an offence to provide false documents, and section 28(1)(c) of the same Act, which involves abetting or engaging in a criminal conspiracy. Represented by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, they pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court.
Malaysiakini | A businessperson charged over an allegedly offensive Facebook posting was granted a DNAA by the KL Session Court. Counsel Rajsurian Pillai and Jacqueline Hannah Albert had raised a preliminary objection against the charge, framed under section 233 of the CMA 1998, and the judge ruled that the charge was defective.
The Edge Markets | The High Court allowed the discharge and acquittal of two senior executives of Aker Engineering Malaysia, ruling that the charges brought against them, while not mala fide, were defective. Senior Deputy President Ahmad Hatta and Director Mohd Yusof were represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Michael Cheah.
The Star | The High Court found the charges against two senior officers of Aker Engineering Malaysia to be baseless and defective, and acquitted them. They were represented by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad.
Bernama | The High Court judge ruled that the charges against two senior officers of Aker Engineering Malaysia were unfounded: SSM was never misled and an offence committed through another person is not provided for under the law. Amer Hamzah Arshad represented the applicants.
The Edge Markets | The High Court deferred delivering its verdict regarding the market manipulation of Repco shares in 1997. Judicial Commissioner Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid wanted the defence, led by lawyers Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah and New Sin Yew, to put in their written submissions on the sentencing before he delivers the decision.
Free Malaysia Today | Seven men were sentenced to jail terms of 10 years each after they pleaded guilty to an amended charge of causing the death of a trader during a riot in Klang six years ago. “I hope you will be rehabilitated and will be responsible citizens after you are freed from prison,” Justice Kamaludin said. Lawyers Amer Hamzah Arshad and Joshua Tay represented three of the accused.
Free Malaysia Today | Amnesty International Malaysia and Asylum Access Malaysia appealed to the government to reconsider its plans to deport Myanmar refugees back to a violent and dangerous situation. Lawyers Lim Wei Jiet and New Sin Yew said they had been instructed by their clients to apply to the Court of Appeal for a stay on the deportation.
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom | “I spoke to clients, including operations managers and sustainability officers. Many of them felt that they wanted to comply with business and human rights commitments, but did not know how to,” said Edmund Bon. In 2020, he had the idea to put together a “GuideKit for SMEs on Human Rights Compliance” and asked experts to contribute.
The Star | In a trial that had lasted more than 10 years, a businessman and beneficial owner of a CDS account was sentenced by the Sessions Court for allowing his friend, who was not an authorised nominee, to dispose of shares in his account. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad who represented the businessman confirmed the matter.
The Star | Acquitted of three charges of corruption and six charges of money laundering in connection with road projects in Perak and Kedah, Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim was freed after the High Court allowed a notice of motion filed by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, seeking the immediate release of his client.
Malaysiakini | The Kuala Lumpur High Court acquitted former Baling MP Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim of three corruption and six money laundering charges linked to road projects in Perak and Kedah. He is represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad.
Free Malaysia Today | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad told the court the investigation against former Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez had been completed and assets seized had been returned. “It is only fair for an order of acquittal and discharge be given to my client,” he said. With today’s court order, the prosecution cannot charge Abdul Azeez again based on the same facts.
Free Malaysia Today | CJ Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat Tengku Maimun questioned the timing of the investigation against Justice Nazlan Ghazali, done without consultation with the judiciary, especially with speculation over Najib Razak’s appeal against his conviction in the SRC International case at the time. New Sin Yew appeared for the Malaysian Bar as amicus curiae (friend of the court).
Bernama | Dua persoalan dibangkitkan ke Mahkamah Persekutuan adalah berkaitan kuasa badan penyiasat jenayah dan kuasa pendakwa raya menyiasat dan memulakan prosiding terhadap hakim kanan yang sedang dalam perkhidmatan. Peguam New Sin Yew bertindak sebagai sahabat mahkamah.
Malaysiakini | CJ Tengku Maimun said, “The failure to consult the Chief Justice, even if the Chief Justice is the subject of a criminal complaint, is thus a very strong indication of a lack of bona fide in a criminal investigation.” Lawyer New Sin Yew appeared for the Malaysian Bar as amicus curiae.
South China Morning Post | Scams reel people in with promises of high-paying jobs overseas which are online cons, targeting victims with fake investment opportunities or romance. Campaigners in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia lodged a complaint with the AICHR, “as no nation can solve the issue alone”. However, Edmund Bon explained that the Commission does not have the powers to enforce compliance.
Free Malaysia Today | The High Court rejected former Repco Holdings Bhd director Low Thiam Hock’s appeal to quash his conviction for share market manipulation but reduced Low’s five-year jail sentence to one year and granted a stay of his jail sentence pending a final appeal to the COA. Low was represented by lawyers Shafee Abdullah, New Sin Yew, and Chan Yen Hui.
The Edge Markets | The High Court upheld the conviction of Low, who was charged under section 84(1) of the Securities Industry Act 1983 for carrying out acts calculated to create a misleading appearance, with respect to the price of Repco shares on KLSE in 1997. Low was represented by counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, New Sin Yew, and Chen Yen Hui.
Bernama | A director of a rubber manufacturing company pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court to four counts of submitting false documents, while another director pleaded the same to three charges of collusion to commit the offence. Lawyer Amer Hamzah, representing both, pleaded for a lower bail as both clients cooperated fully with MACC throughout the investigation and were not a flight risk.
The Edge Markets | Two top officials of a rubber compound manufacturer were respectively charged under section 18 of the MACC Act, which states that it is an offence to provide false documents, and section 28(1)(c) of the same Act, which involves abetting or engaging in a criminal conspiracy. Represented by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, they pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court.
Malaysiakini | A businessperson charged over an allegedly offensive Facebook posting was granted a DNAA by the KL Session Court. Counsel Rajsurian Pillai and Jacqueline Hannah Albert had raised a preliminary objection against the charge, framed under section 233 of the CMA 1998, and the judge ruled that the charge was defective.
The Edge Markets | The High Court allowed the discharge and acquittal of two senior executives of Aker Engineering Malaysia, ruling that the charges brought against them, while not mala fide, were defective. Senior Deputy President Ahmad Hatta and Director Mohd Yusof were represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Michael Cheah.
The Star | The High Court found the charges against two senior officers of Aker Engineering Malaysia to be baseless and defective, and acquitted them. They were represented by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad.
Bernama | The High Court judge ruled that the charges against two senior officers of Aker Engineering Malaysia were unfounded: SSM was never misled and an offence committed through another person is not provided for under the law. Amer Hamzah Arshad represented the applicants.
The Edge Markets | The High Court deferred delivering its verdict regarding the market manipulation of Repco shares in 1997. Judicial Commissioner Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid wanted the defence, led by lawyers Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah and New Sin Yew, to put in their written submissions on the sentencing before he delivers the decision.
Free Malaysia Today | Seven men were sentenced to jail terms of 10 years each after they pleaded guilty to an amended charge of causing the death of a trader during a riot in Klang six years ago. “I hope you will be rehabilitated and will be responsible citizens after you are freed from prison,” Justice Kamaludin said. Lawyers Amer Hamzah Arshad and Joshua Tay represented three of the accused.
Free Malaysia Today | Amnesty International Malaysia and Asylum Access Malaysia appealed to the government to reconsider its plans to deport Myanmar refugees back to a violent and dangerous situation. Lawyers Lim Wei Jiet and New Sin Yew said they had been instructed by their clients to apply to the Court of Appeal for a stay on the deportation.
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom | “I spoke to clients, including operations managers and sustainability officers. Many of them felt that they wanted to comply with business and human rights commitments, but did not know how to,” said Edmund Bon. In 2020, he had the idea to put together a “GuideKit for SMEs on Human Rights Compliance” and asked experts to contribute.
The Star | In a trial that had lasted more than 10 years, a businessman and beneficial owner of a CDS account was sentenced by the Sessions Court for allowing his friend, who was not an authorised nominee, to dispose of shares in his account. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad who represented the businessman confirmed the matter.
The Star | Acquitted of three charges of corruption and six charges of money laundering in connection with road projects in Perak and Kedah, Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim was freed after the High Court allowed a notice of motion filed by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, seeking the immediate release of his client.
Malaysiakini | The Kuala Lumpur High Court acquitted former Baling MP Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim of three corruption and six money laundering charges linked to road projects in Perak and Kedah. He is represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad.
Free Malaysia Today | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad told the court the investigation against former Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez had been completed and assets seized had been returned. “It is only fair for an order of acquittal and discharge be given to my client,” he said. With today’s court order, the prosecution cannot charge Abdul Azeez again based on the same facts.
