Bernama | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, who represented Wan Saiful, told the Sessions Court that the defence has filed the application under section 173(g) of the CPC. Wan Saiful is seeking the court’s order for the two charges of soliciting and accepting bribes to be dismissed, on the grounds that the charges are defective.
The Edge Malaysia | Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan filed an application to strike out charges against him together with an affidavit on the reasons, among them because the charges don’t reveal any wrongdoing of bribery under section 16 (a)(A) of the MACC Act. His lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad said that not citing the specific date and time of the offence “casts doubt” on the allegations and severely prejudice Wan Saiful’s constitutional right to a fair trial.
Sinar Harian | Peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad, mewakili bekas Ketua Penerangan Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia Wan Saiful, berkata mereka mahu pihak pendakwaan meneliti isu yang dibangkitkan dalam surat yang telah dihantar kepada SPRM.
“They provide quality legal services based upon extensive research and well-drafted legal arguments.”
The Edge Markets | Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan was charged under section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009 for soliciting bribes, and under section 17(a) of the same Act for receiving the money. Counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad said the lawyers had sent a letter to the prosecution contending that there are legal issues with the graft charges and wanted feedback on this.
Free Malaysia Today | Former Bersatu information chief Wan Saiful Wan Jan was charged with soliciting and accepting a bribe related to the Jana Wibawa initiative under the PN-led government. His lawyer Amer Hamzah said a letter was sent to the MACC raising legal issues related to the framing of the charges under the CPC.
Free Malaysia Today | Peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad akan mengetuai pasukan pembelaan Wan Saiful Wan Jan, yang berdepan dua tuduhan rasuah, dan akan disokong oleh empat lagi peguam. Amer adalah peguam bekas KM Sabah Musa Aman dan bekas Ahli Parlimen Baling Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim. Kedua-duanya dibebaskan tanpa dipanggil membela diri.
Free Malaysia Today | Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan claimed trial to accepting a RM6.9 million bribe in relation to the Jana Wibawa initiative. Lawyer Amer Hamzah will lead his defence team.
Free Malaysia Today | Two co-founders of Revenue Group Bhd pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court to a charge of fraudulent disposal of a company asset five years ago, framed under section 403 of the Penal Code. They were represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad and former MACC Chief Commisioner Dzulkifli Ahmad.
The Edge Markets | Revenue Group Bhd co-founders claimed trial by pleading not guilty to the charge of fraudulently causing a bank employer to dispose of a company vehicle. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad objected to a high bail amount, alluding to the role of “corporate mafia” in the corporate dispute.
The Corporate Secret | Dua pengasas Revenue Group mengaku tidak bersalah atas dakwaan menipu. Peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad meminta mereka dibebaskan dengan bon peribadi, dengan penjelasan bahawa apa yang berlaku adalah pertikaian korporat antara dua kem ahli lembaga, dan bukan kesalahan.
“Team work is very good. The lawyers are very supportive, explain and advise on the legal point of view of each case.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bernama | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, who represented Wan Saiful, told the Sessions Court that the defence has filed the application under section 173(g) of the CPC. Wan Saiful is seeking the court’s order for the two charges of soliciting and accepting bribes to be dismissed, on the grounds that the charges are defective.
The Edge Malaysia | Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan filed an application to strike out charges against him together with an affidavit on the reasons, among them because the charges don’t reveal any wrongdoing of bribery under section 16 (a)(A) of the MACC Act. His lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad said that not citing the specific date and time of the offence “casts doubt” on the allegations and severely prejudice Wan Saiful’s constitutional right to a fair trial.
Sinar Harian | Peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad, mewakili bekas Ketua Penerangan Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia Wan Saiful, berkata mereka mahu pihak pendakwaan meneliti isu yang dibangkitkan dalam surat yang telah dihantar kepada SPRM.
“They provide quality legal services based upon extensive research and well-drafted legal arguments.”
The Edge Markets | Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan was charged under section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009 for soliciting bribes, and under section 17(a) of the same Act for receiving the money. Counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad said the lawyers had sent a letter to the prosecution contending that there are legal issues with the graft charges and wanted feedback on this.
Free Malaysia Today | Former Bersatu information chief Wan Saiful Wan Jan was charged with soliciting and accepting a bribe related to the Jana Wibawa initiative under the PN-led government. His lawyer Amer Hamzah said a letter was sent to the MACC raising legal issues related to the framing of the charges under the CPC.
Free Malaysia Today | Peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad akan mengetuai pasukan pembelaan Wan Saiful Wan Jan, yang berdepan dua tuduhan rasuah, dan akan disokong oleh empat lagi peguam. Amer adalah peguam bekas KM Sabah Musa Aman dan bekas Ahli Parlimen Baling Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim. Kedua-duanya dibebaskan tanpa dipanggil membela diri.
Free Malaysia Today | Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan claimed trial to accepting a RM6.9 million bribe in relation to the Jana Wibawa initiative. Lawyer Amer Hamzah will lead his defence team.
Free Malaysia Today | Two co-founders of Revenue Group Bhd pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court to a charge of fraudulent disposal of a company asset five years ago, framed under section 403 of the Penal Code. They were represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad and former MACC Chief Commisioner Dzulkifli Ahmad.
The Edge Markets | Revenue Group Bhd co-founders claimed trial by pleading not guilty to the charge of fraudulently causing a bank employer to dispose of a company vehicle. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad objected to a high bail amount, alluding to the role of “corporate mafia” in the corporate dispute.
The Corporate Secret | Dua pengasas Revenue Group mengaku tidak bersalah atas dakwaan menipu. Peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad meminta mereka dibebaskan dengan bon peribadi, dengan penjelasan bahawa apa yang berlaku adalah pertikaian korporat antara dua kem ahli lembaga, dan bukan kesalahan.
“Team work is very good. The lawyers are very supportive, explain and advise on the legal point of view of each case.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
