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Edmund Bon: Bersih 2 is no Arab spring, but we do want clean and fair elections

December 7, 2011

AsiaNews | Edmund Bon, a lawyer of Malaysian Centre for Constitutionalism and Human Rights and supporter of the Bersih 2.0, explained the significance of the demonstrations by more than 70 thousand people in KL on 9 July — “cleaning” of the electoral register and a longer campaign period. But these small corrections seem to undermine the UMNO party, in power for 56 years. In 30 cities worldwide, demonstrations supported Bersih

Berjalan Untuk Kebebasan

November 29, 2011

Pusat KOMAS | Lebih daripada 1,000 rakyat telah menyertai Berjalan untuk Kebebasan (Walk For Freedom) yang dianjurkan oleh Majlis Peguam Negara untuk membantah Rang Undang-Undang Perhimpunan Aman 2011. Edmund Bon adalah salah seorang penganjur demonstrasi ini.

Ribuan berhimpun bantah Bil Perhimpunan Aman

November 29, 2011

Malaysiakini | Laporan langsung semasa perarakan “Walk for Freedom” yang menyaksikan peguam-peguam berjalan sejauh kira-kira dua kilometer menuju ke bangunan Parlimen untuk meluahkan bantahan terhadap penggubalan Akta Perhimpunan Aman. Peguam Edmund Bon mengetuai orang ramai sambil melaungkan “Bebas, bebas, bebas himpun, bebas rakyat.”

Permohonan tiga remaja cabar penahanaan Ordinan Darurat disebut Disember

October 5, 2011

M Star | Peguam Edmund Bon yang mewakili tiga pemohon berkata pihaknya telah mengemukakan representasi kepada Kementerian Dalam Negeri agar penahanan mereka mengikut Ordinan Darurat dipertimbangkan semula. Pemohon didakwa mencuri lima buah motosikal yang bukanlah satu ancaman kepada keselamatan negara.

Habeas corpus hearing of PSM 6 put off

July 22, 2011

Malaysiakini | The KL High Court allowed the government’s application to adjourn hearing the habeas corpus applications of six PSM leaders. They have been held under the Emergency Ordinance since July 2. A team of almost 20 lawyers, including Edmund Bon, represented the detainees.

Counsel: PSM six not detained over Red links

July 21, 2011

The Star | Edmund Bon said the police had not “mentioned a single word” about communism, socialism or Chin Peng in their 37 affidavits served on Tuesday in reply to the habeas corpus application by the six PSM detainees.

Cops: PSM 6 detained due to ‘key role’ in Bersih

July 20, 2011

Malaysiakini | Edmund Bon revealed that an affidavit filed by the police confirmed that the six Parti Sosialis Malaysia activists were detained under the Emergency Ordinance for their alleged roles in Bersih 2.0, and not for activities related to communism.

Govt will delay court process for EO six

July 19, 2011

Free Malaysia Today | The government will try to prolong the detention of six PSM members by causing delays in the court process, according to defence lawyer Edmund Bon.

‘PSM 6 detention parallels 2001 Reformasi crackdown’

July 19, 2011

Malaysiakini | The recent detention without trial of six members of PSM under the Emergency Ordinance was reminiscent of the arrests following the 1997-1998 Reformasi, with similar allegations of planning illegal rallies and possession of dangerous weapons, said lawyer Edmund Bon.

Lawyers for PSM six question cops’ conduct

July 8, 2011

The Star | Lawyers acting for the six PSM members detained were dissatisfied over certain procedures taken by the police. Edmund Bon said the police had videotaped the meetings whereas in the past, the police officer could not even be within hearing distance of the meeting.

Lawyers file application for release of PSM 6

July 6, 2011

Malaysiakini | Lawyers representing the PSM 6 detained under the Emergency Ordinance filed a habeas corpus application in the KL High Court seek their release. Edmund Bon, who managed to meet Sarasvathy and Sugumaran when they were brought to appear in another case, said they looked anguished.

PSM 6 denied access to lawyers for third time

July 5, 2011

Malaysiakini | The police have rejected the third attempt by lawyers to gain access to the six PSM activists detained under the Emergency Ordinance. Edmund Bon said lawyers will file habeas corpus applications tomorrow to have the detainees released, despite failing to get them to sign their respective affidavits.

PSM activists under EO still denied legal access

July 4, 2011

Malaysiakini | The six PSM members detained under the Emergency Ordinance last Saturday were not allowed to meet their counsels today. Edmund Bon said the police refused to give an immediate answer to lawyers’ demand to meet the detainees, and that a habeas corpus application will be filed.

Lima bekas penuntut universiti dapat kebenaran untuk merayu

April 26, 2011

M Star | Panel Mahkamah Rayuan akan menentukan satu persoalan undang-undang mengenai sama ada seksyen 27(2) dibaca bersama-sama seksyen 27(5) Akta Polis 1967 adalah batal kerana bercanggah dengan Perkara 10(1)(b) Perlembagaan Persekutuan mengenai hak berhimpun. Pihak tertuduh diwakili peguam Edmund Bon dan Amer Hamzah Arshad.

There was additional info, but no conflict — Witness

March 24, 2011

The Borneo Post | Lawyer Edmund Bon from the Malaysian Bar questioned MACC investigation officer Mohd Anuar Ismail relentlessly during the inquiry into Teoh Beng Hock’s death, including asking whether Mohd Anuar was trying to cover up what had taken place.

MACC officer now knows what it’s like to be grilled

March 16, 2011

Malaysiakini | A selection of comments posted by Malaysiakini subscribers about a news report that a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer said he felt angry and antagonised by Edmund Bon’s line of questioning during the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into the death of DAP political secretary Teoh Beng Hock.

‘Saya marah cara disoal siasat oleh peguam’

March 15, 2011

Malaysiakini | Dalam keterangannya kepada Suruhanjaya Diraja yang menyiasat kematian pembantu politik DAP, Teoh Beng Hock, penolong penguasa Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia berkata cara Edmund Bon menyoalnya semalam menimbulkan kemarahan kepadanya.

Edmund Bon: Bersih 2 is no Arab spring, but we do want clean and fair elections

December 7, 2011

AsiaNews | Edmund Bon, a lawyer of Malaysian Centre for Constitutionalism and Human Rights and supporter of the Bersih 2.0, explained the significance of the demonstrations by more than 70 thousand people in KL on 9 July — “cleaning” of the electoral register and a longer campaign period. But these small corrections seem to undermine the UMNO party, in power for 56 years. In 30 cities worldwide, demonstrations supported Bersih

Berjalan Untuk Kebebasan

November 29, 2011

Pusat KOMAS | Lebih daripada 1,000 rakyat telah menyertai Berjalan untuk Kebebasan (Walk For Freedom) yang dianjurkan oleh Majlis Peguam Negara untuk membantah Rang Undang-Undang Perhimpunan Aman 2011. Edmund Bon adalah salah seorang penganjur demonstrasi ini.

Ribuan berhimpun bantah Bil Perhimpunan Aman

November 29, 2011

Malaysiakini | Laporan langsung semasa perarakan “Walk for Freedom” yang menyaksikan peguam-peguam berjalan sejauh kira-kira dua kilometer menuju ke bangunan Parlimen untuk meluahkan bantahan terhadap penggubalan Akta Perhimpunan Aman. Peguam Edmund Bon mengetuai orang ramai sambil melaungkan “Bebas, bebas, bebas himpun, bebas rakyat.”

Permohonan tiga remaja cabar penahanaan Ordinan Darurat disebut Disember

October 5, 2011

M Star | Peguam Edmund Bon yang mewakili tiga pemohon berkata pihaknya telah mengemukakan representasi kepada Kementerian Dalam Negeri agar penahanan mereka mengikut Ordinan Darurat dipertimbangkan semula. Pemohon didakwa mencuri lima buah motosikal yang bukanlah satu ancaman kepada keselamatan negara.

Habeas corpus hearing of PSM 6 put off

July 22, 2011

Malaysiakini | The KL High Court allowed the government’s application to adjourn hearing the habeas corpus applications of six PSM leaders. They have been held under the Emergency Ordinance since July 2. A team of almost 20 lawyers, including Edmund Bon, represented the detainees.

Counsel: PSM six not detained over Red links

July 21, 2011

The Star | Edmund Bon said the police had not “mentioned a single word” about communism, socialism or Chin Peng in their 37 affidavits served on Tuesday in reply to the habeas corpus application by the six PSM detainees.

Cops: PSM 6 detained due to ‘key role’ in Bersih

July 20, 2011

Malaysiakini | Edmund Bon revealed that an affidavit filed by the police confirmed that the six Parti Sosialis Malaysia activists were detained under the Emergency Ordinance for their alleged roles in Bersih 2.0, and not for activities related to communism.

Govt will delay court process for EO six

July 19, 2011

Free Malaysia Today | The government will try to prolong the detention of six PSM members by causing delays in the court process, according to defence lawyer Edmund Bon.

‘PSM 6 detention parallels 2001 Reformasi crackdown’

July 19, 2011

Malaysiakini | The recent detention without trial of six members of PSM under the Emergency Ordinance was reminiscent of the arrests following the 1997-1998 Reformasi, with similar allegations of planning illegal rallies and possession of dangerous weapons, said lawyer Edmund Bon.

Lawyers for PSM six question cops’ conduct

July 8, 2011

The Star | Lawyers acting for the six PSM members detained were dissatisfied over certain procedures taken by the police. Edmund Bon said the police had videotaped the meetings whereas in the past, the police officer could not even be within hearing distance of the meeting.

Lawyers file application for release of PSM 6

July 6, 2011

Malaysiakini | Lawyers representing the PSM 6 detained under the Emergency Ordinance filed a habeas corpus application in the KL High Court seek their release. Edmund Bon, who managed to meet Sarasvathy and Sugumaran when they were brought to appear in another case, said they looked anguished.

PSM 6 denied access to lawyers for third time

July 5, 2011

Malaysiakini | The police have rejected the third attempt by lawyers to gain access to the six PSM activists detained under the Emergency Ordinance. Edmund Bon said lawyers will file habeas corpus applications tomorrow to have the detainees released, despite failing to get them to sign their respective affidavits.

PSM activists under EO still denied legal access

July 4, 2011

Malaysiakini | The six PSM members detained under the Emergency Ordinance last Saturday were not allowed to meet their counsels today. Edmund Bon said the police refused to give an immediate answer to lawyers’ demand to meet the detainees, and that a habeas corpus application will be filed.

Lima bekas penuntut universiti dapat kebenaran untuk merayu

April 26, 2011

M Star | Panel Mahkamah Rayuan akan menentukan satu persoalan undang-undang mengenai sama ada seksyen 27(2) dibaca bersama-sama seksyen 27(5) Akta Polis 1967 adalah batal kerana bercanggah dengan Perkara 10(1)(b) Perlembagaan Persekutuan mengenai hak berhimpun. Pihak tertuduh diwakili peguam Edmund Bon dan Amer Hamzah Arshad.

There was additional info, but no conflict — Witness

March 24, 2011

The Borneo Post | Lawyer Edmund Bon from the Malaysian Bar questioned MACC investigation officer Mohd Anuar Ismail relentlessly during the inquiry into Teoh Beng Hock’s death, including asking whether Mohd Anuar was trying to cover up what had taken place.

MACC officer now knows what it’s like to be grilled

March 16, 2011

Malaysiakini | A selection of comments posted by Malaysiakini subscribers about a news report that a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer said he felt angry and antagonised by Edmund Bon’s line of questioning during the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into the death of DAP political secretary Teoh Beng Hock.

‘Saya marah cara disoal siasat oleh peguam’

March 15, 2011

Malaysiakini | Dalam keterangannya kepada Suruhanjaya Diraja yang menyiasat kematian pembantu politik DAP, Teoh Beng Hock, penolong penguasa Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia berkata cara Edmund Bon menyoalnya semalam menimbulkan kemarahan kepadanya.