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After Federal Court win, Buddhist-raised Malaysian woman declared non-Muslim to take steps to have government records amended, says lawyer

February 5, 2021

Malay Mail | Rosliza Ibrahim started her legal bid back in 2015, filing an originating summons in the High Court to have official recognition that she is actually not a Muslim. Lawyers who had represented Rosliza included Michael Cheah Ern Tien. They had argued that the application form for Rosliza’s identity card cannot be considered as proof of her actual religion.

Seven NGOs latest to file lawsuit over Emergency

February 2, 2021

The Star | Bersih 2.0, Suara Rakyat Malaysia, Center for Independent Journalism, Aliran, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, Pergerakan Tenaga Akademik Malaysia, and Save Rivers filed a suit through AmerBON, Advocates at the KL High Court over the emergency. The group was concerned that the Parliament has been unable to fulfil its constitutional role of debating and voting on the Emergency Ordinance.

Bersih, 6 other NGOs take PM to court over advice on emergency

February 2, 2021

Malaysiakini | Seven NGOs have instituted legal action on behalf of all Malaysians against Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and the Malaysian government. They expressed concern about any PM or the executive being able to utilise the emergency proclamation without just cause, suspending Parliament and the judiciary in a single stroke. Lawyer Edmund Bon filed the originating summons at the KL High Court today.

Civil society groups file suit against govt on emergency

February 2, 2021

The Malaysian Insight | Seven civil society groups filed a public interest suit against the Prime Minister and the federal government, seeking a declaration that Article 150 (8) of the Federal Constitution and section 14 of the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021 are unconstitutional. Lawyer Edmund Bon represented the groups.

Seven NGOs including Bersih 2.0 file suit on state of emergency

February 2, 2021

The Edge Markets | The NGOs filed the suit, represented by Messrs AmerBON, with the belief that the rule of law should be preserved and the spirit of the Federal Constitution adhered to. There should be a clear separation of powers between the executive, legislature and judiciary, and no one branch of government should subjugate the others.

NGOs file suit questioning emergency

February 2, 2021

Free Malaysia Today | A public interest suit was filed by seven NGOs through Messrs AmerBON. “The loss of such checks and balances in our parliamentary democracy would have long-term irrevocable impact that could ruin our country, as an unchecked government could turn draconian and kleptocratic,” said Bersih 2.0 chairman Thomas Fann, commenting on the Emergency Ordinance.

After Anwar and Dr M loyalist, NGOs mount court challenge against Emergency

February 2, 2021

Malay Mail | Constitutional lawyer Edmund Bon said that this suit differed from others because it raises questions on the Emergency Ordinance which appears to circumvent constitutional safeguards by suspending the Parliament. This affects the work of groups fighting for reform such as Bersih 2.0 as they are unable to access and seek recourse at parliamentary sittings.

Lawyers worry over expanded ‘draconian’ govt powers

January 15, 2021

Malaysiakini | The Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021 takes away elections in Malaysia indefinitely, suspends Parliament and State Legislatures, and gives the government wide powers to acquire private property, critiqued lawyer New Sin Yew. This is no democracy.

A 101 on Emergency 2021

January 12, 2021

BFM | Article 150(1) of the Federal Constitution provides for a proclamation of emergency if security, economic life, or public order in the country is threatened. New Sin Yew mused that an emergency would not stop the spread of a pandemic; the coronavirus would not run away. He explained the suspension of Parliament, safeguards in Article 150(3), the role of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and what dissatisfied citizens can do

No check on PM’s powers as Parliament suspended – lawyers

January 12, 2021

Malaysiakini | Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced that Dewan Rakyat sittings are suspended during the emergency. According to constitutional lawyer New Sin Yew, this amounted to a disappearance of checks and balances on the actions of the government.

Court to decide if members of Ahmadiyya are Muslims

January 11, 2021

Free Malaysia Today | The High Court fixed 19 March to determine whether 39 individuals who professed the Ahmadiyya belief are Muslims by original faith or otherwise, which would decide whether the religious court had authority over them. In 2018, the High Court ruled that JAIS had no jurisdiction over the Ahmadiyya community. Lawyer Michael Cheah represented the individuals.

Federal Court reserves decision in appeal by ex staff of former Selangor MB

January 6, 2021

The Sun Daily | Lawyers Edmund Bon and New Sin Yew represented seven former staff of MBI Selangor in their appeal to the Federal Court. Edmund argued, because the MB was the sole legal entity under MBI Selangor, the MB did not need to seek approval from the board of directors for VSS payments made to the staff.

Art Harun stays as speaker, Mahathir’s suit dismissed

December 30, 2020

Malaysiakini | The High Court ruled that Article 63(1) of the Federal Constitution prevents the court from examining the validity of Parliament proceedings on the removal and appointment of the speaker and deputy speaker. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad commended the court for a lengthy and clear judgment.

Federal Court to hear appeal on RM2.7 mil ‘golden handshake’ for ex-MB’s aides

December 9, 2020

Free Malaysia Today | The Federal Court will hear on 6 January an appeal by former staff of then Selangor MB against an order to return the voluntary separation scheme compensation paid to them. Edmund Bon and Hoe Sue Lu represented the eight appellants in the case, the first of its kind, which will have implications for the MBI in five states.

Can you sue a carpark operator?

December 8, 2020

BFM | Sunway Parking Services was ordered to pay RM117,000 in damages to a car rental company for the theft of a vehicle in its parking premises. Lawyer New Sin Yew offered his legal opinion on the liability of car park operators for car thefts, which depends on the relationship between the car owner and car park operator.

After Federal Court win, Buddhist-raised Malaysian woman declared non-Muslim to take steps to have government records amended, says lawyer

February 5, 2021

Malay Mail | Rosliza Ibrahim started her legal bid back in 2015, filing an originating summons in the High Court to have official recognition that she is actually not a Muslim. Lawyers who had represented Rosliza included Michael Cheah Ern Tien. They had argued that the application form for Rosliza’s identity card cannot be considered as proof of her actual religion.

Seven NGOs latest to file lawsuit over Emergency

February 2, 2021

The Star | Bersih 2.0, Suara Rakyat Malaysia, Center for Independent Journalism, Aliran, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, Pergerakan Tenaga Akademik Malaysia, and Save Rivers filed a suit through AmerBON, Advocates at the KL High Court over the emergency. The group was concerned that the Parliament has been unable to fulfil its constitutional role of debating and voting on the Emergency Ordinance.

Bersih, 6 other NGOs take PM to court over advice on emergency

February 2, 2021

Malaysiakini | Seven NGOs have instituted legal action on behalf of all Malaysians against Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and the Malaysian government. They expressed concern about any PM or the executive being able to utilise the emergency proclamation without just cause, suspending Parliament and the judiciary in a single stroke. Lawyer Edmund Bon filed the originating summons at the KL High Court today.

Civil society groups file suit against govt on emergency

February 2, 2021

The Malaysian Insight | Seven civil society groups filed a public interest suit against the Prime Minister and the federal government, seeking a declaration that Article 150 (8) of the Federal Constitution and section 14 of the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021 are unconstitutional. Lawyer Edmund Bon represented the groups.

Seven NGOs including Bersih 2.0 file suit on state of emergency

February 2, 2021

The Edge Markets | The NGOs filed the suit, represented by Messrs AmerBON, with the belief that the rule of law should be preserved and the spirit of the Federal Constitution adhered to. There should be a clear separation of powers between the executive, legislature and judiciary, and no one branch of government should subjugate the others.

NGOs file suit questioning emergency

February 2, 2021

Free Malaysia Today | A public interest suit was filed by seven NGOs through Messrs AmerBON. “The loss of such checks and balances in our parliamentary democracy would have long-term irrevocable impact that could ruin our country, as an unchecked government could turn draconian and kleptocratic,” said Bersih 2.0 chairman Thomas Fann, commenting on the Emergency Ordinance.

After Anwar and Dr M loyalist, NGOs mount court challenge against Emergency

February 2, 2021

Malay Mail | Constitutional lawyer Edmund Bon said that this suit differed from others because it raises questions on the Emergency Ordinance which appears to circumvent constitutional safeguards by suspending the Parliament. This affects the work of groups fighting for reform such as Bersih 2.0 as they are unable to access and seek recourse at parliamentary sittings.

Lawyers worry over expanded ‘draconian’ govt powers

January 15, 2021

Malaysiakini | The Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021 takes away elections in Malaysia indefinitely, suspends Parliament and State Legislatures, and gives the government wide powers to acquire private property, critiqued lawyer New Sin Yew. This is no democracy.

A 101 on Emergency 2021

January 12, 2021

BFM | Article 150(1) of the Federal Constitution provides for a proclamation of emergency if security, economic life, or public order in the country is threatened. New Sin Yew mused that an emergency would not stop the spread of a pandemic; the coronavirus would not run away. He explained the suspension of Parliament, safeguards in Article 150(3), the role of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and what dissatisfied citizens can do

No check on PM’s powers as Parliament suspended – lawyers

January 12, 2021

Malaysiakini | Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced that Dewan Rakyat sittings are suspended during the emergency. According to constitutional lawyer New Sin Yew, this amounted to a disappearance of checks and balances on the actions of the government.

Court to decide if members of Ahmadiyya are Muslims

January 11, 2021

Free Malaysia Today | The High Court fixed 19 March to determine whether 39 individuals who professed the Ahmadiyya belief are Muslims by original faith or otherwise, which would decide whether the religious court had authority over them. In 2018, the High Court ruled that JAIS had no jurisdiction over the Ahmadiyya community. Lawyer Michael Cheah represented the individuals.

Federal Court reserves decision in appeal by ex staff of former Selangor MB

January 6, 2021

The Sun Daily | Lawyers Edmund Bon and New Sin Yew represented seven former staff of MBI Selangor in their appeal to the Federal Court. Edmund argued, because the MB was the sole legal entity under MBI Selangor, the MB did not need to seek approval from the board of directors for VSS payments made to the staff.

Art Harun stays as speaker, Mahathir’s suit dismissed

December 30, 2020

Malaysiakini | The High Court ruled that Article 63(1) of the Federal Constitution prevents the court from examining the validity of Parliament proceedings on the removal and appointment of the speaker and deputy speaker. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad commended the court for a lengthy and clear judgment.

Federal Court to hear appeal on RM2.7 mil ‘golden handshake’ for ex-MB’s aides

December 9, 2020

Free Malaysia Today | The Federal Court will hear on 6 January an appeal by former staff of then Selangor MB against an order to return the voluntary separation scheme compensation paid to them. Edmund Bon and Hoe Sue Lu represented the eight appellants in the case, the first of its kind, which will have implications for the MBI in five states.

Can you sue a carpark operator?

December 8, 2020

BFM | Sunway Parking Services was ordered to pay RM117,000 in damages to a car rental company for the theft of a vehicle in its parking premises. Lawyer New Sin Yew offered his legal opinion on the liability of car park operators for car thefts, which depends on the relationship between the car owner and car park operator.