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Wan Saiful files application to strike out Jana Wibawa graft charges

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.

Wan Saiful applies to strike out ‘incomplete’ graft charges against him

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.

Wan Saiful hantar surat kepada SPRM

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.

Wan Saiful’s lawyers send letter contending legal issues with graft charges

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.

MACC studying ‘legal issues’ highlighted by Wan Saiful’s defence, court told

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.

Amer Hamzah ketuai pembelaan Wan Saiful dalam perbicaraan rasuah

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.

Revenue Group founders charged with fraudulent asset disposal

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.

Seperti dijangka, kedua beradik pengasas Revenue didakwa

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.

Company director claims trial to submitting false documents worth nearly RM3 mln

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.

Top GIIB officials charged with furnishing fake documents to auditor

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.

Two Aker Engineering officials acquitted as High Court rules charges 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.

Court of Appeal substitutes death sentence for 7 with jail term

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.

Businessman jailed one day, fined RM400,000 for allowing friend to dispose of shares

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.

Ex-Baling MP gets full acquittal in graft, money laundering case

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.

Wan Saiful files application to strike out Jana Wibawa graft charges

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.

Wan Saiful applies to strike out ‘incomplete’ graft charges against him

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.

Wan Saiful hantar surat kepada SPRM

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.

Wan Saiful’s lawyers send letter contending legal issues with graft charges

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.

Amer Hamzah ketuai pembelaan Wan Saiful dalam perbicaraan rasuah

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.

Revenue Group founders charged with fraudulent asset disposal

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.

Seperti dijangka, kedua beradik pengasas Revenue didakwa

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.

Company director claims trial to submitting false documents worth nearly RM3 mln

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.

Top GIIB officials charged with furnishing fake documents to auditor

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.

Two Aker Engineering officials acquitted as High Court rules charges 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.

Court of Appeal substitutes death sentence for 7 with jail term

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.

Ex-Baling MP gets full acquittal in graft, money laundering case

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.