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Amer Hamzah
October 26, 2020
Politicking has worsen the pandemic situation in Malaysia.
Politicking has worsen the pandemic situation in Malaysia.
Malay Mail | Five lawmakers filed an originating summons to challenge the appointment of Dewan Rakyat Speaker and Deputy Speaker. Amer Hamzah Arshad warned that a ruling against the respondents would open up an “unmitigated floodgate” of legal challenges against the rulings of the Speaker.
News Straits Times | Counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad argued that the Standing Orders of the Dewan Rakyat were made pursuant to Article 62(1) of the Federal Constitution which empowers the Parliament to regulate its own procedure. Hence, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker had acted within the confines of the power conferred on them. Amer was assisted by New Sin Yew, Hoe Sue Lu and Lee Yee Woei.
The Edge Markets | Counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad, representing the Dewan Rakyat Speaker and Deputy Speaker, said that the Court cannot look into the appointment of the Speaker due to the principle of the separation of powers protected under Article 63(1) of the Federal Constitution. Amer appeared with New Sin Yew and was assisted by Hoe Sue Lu and Lee Yee Woei.
Free Malaysia Today | A former tow truck operator was spared from the death penalty when the Court of Appeal set aside his murder conviction. Counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad explained that there was material contradiction in the prosecution’s case and proper evaluation of the evidence was not carried out.
Free Malaysia Today | Lawyer New Sin Yew said it was common practice in criminal trials for the accused to sometimes request for the trial to be adjourned for various reasons, as Najib Razak did. Likewise, Amer Hamzah urged that a distinction be made between unlawful interference and mere communication between the three branches of government.
The Star | The charges against former Sabah CM Musa Aman were baseless as the monies that became the subject matter of the prosecution were political donations from party supporters, donors, the public and Barisan Nasional or UMNO, said Amer Hamzah Arshad. in a statement.
Malay Mail | Amer Hamzah said that Musa Aman’s 46 corruption and money laundering charges were brought against the former Sabah CM as a form of political persecution.
Malay Mail | According to lawyer Amer Hamzah, the funds former Sabah CM Musa Aman was accused of receiving corruptly were not linked to any projects in Sabah, including logging concessions, but were instead political donations for UMNO and Barisan Nasional.
Free Malaysia Today | The High Court freed former Sabah chief minister Musa Aman of his 46 corruption and money laundering charges in relation to timber concessions in the state. Lawyer Amer Hamzah said Musa was previously cleared by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption.
The office of the Public Prosecutor must reflect integrity and professionalism.
Fakta-fakta kes disiasat dan diputuskan tiada unsur rasuah.
Malaysiakini | Pertuduhan terhadap bekas KM Sabah Musa Aman adalah tidak berasas. Peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad yang mewakili Musa berkata jumlah wang yang menjadi subjek pendakwaan sebenarnya telah diperjelaskan semasa siasatan terdahulu sebagai sumbangan-sumbangan politik.
Federalism redefined
The Star | Lead counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad said that the hearing of former Sabah CM Musa Aman’s application to strike out his 46 counts of corruption and money laundering has been postponed due to delays resulting from the Movement Control Order (MCO). Musa had filed the application on the grounds that the charges were baseless.
The Star | The Prisons Department has asked the judiciary to stop jailing violators of the movement control order to avoid overcrowding in prisons, which could lead to the spread of the coronavirus. Criminal lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad urged the Court take into account the unprecedented situation of the pandemic when meting out sentences.
Free Malaysia Today | The Federal Court order to rehear a Thai national’s appeal against the death sentence sends an important message. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad said it is the constitutional duty of judges to provide a speaking or reasoned decision for a verdict. This would inspire public confidence in the administration of justice.
SeedPeak | AmerBON’s lawyer-runner-triathlete, Amer Hamzah Arshad, is now sponsored by SeedPeak.
Evidence should not be obtained in violation of fundamental rights.
Politicking has worsen the pandemic situation in Malaysia.
Malay Mail | Five lawmakers filed an originating summons to challenge the appointment of Dewan Rakyat Speaker and Deputy Speaker. Amer Hamzah Arshad warned that a ruling against the respondents would open up an “unmitigated floodgate” of legal challenges against the rulings of the Speaker.
News Straits Times | Counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad argued that the Standing Orders of the Dewan Rakyat were made pursuant to Article 62(1) of the Federal Constitution which empowers the Parliament to regulate its own procedure. Hence, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker had acted within the confines of the power conferred on them. Amer was assisted by New Sin Yew, Hoe Sue Lu and Lee Yee Woei.
The Edge Markets | Counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad, representing the Dewan Rakyat Speaker and Deputy Speaker, said that the Court cannot look into the appointment of the Speaker due to the principle of the separation of powers protected under Article 63(1) of the Federal Constitution. Amer appeared with New Sin Yew and was assisted by Hoe Sue Lu and Lee Yee Woei.
Free Malaysia Today | A former tow truck operator was spared from the death penalty when the Court of Appeal set aside his murder conviction. Counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad explained that there was material contradiction in the prosecution’s case and proper evaluation of the evidence was not carried out.
Free Malaysia Today | Lawyer New Sin Yew said it was common practice in criminal trials for the accused to sometimes request for the trial to be adjourned for various reasons, as Najib Razak did. Likewise, Amer Hamzah urged that a distinction be made between unlawful interference and mere communication between the three branches of government.
The Star | The charges against former Sabah CM Musa Aman were baseless as the monies that became the subject matter of the prosecution were political donations from party supporters, donors, the public and Barisan Nasional or UMNO, said Amer Hamzah Arshad. in a statement.
Malay Mail | Amer Hamzah said that Musa Aman’s 46 corruption and money laundering charges were brought against the former Sabah CM as a form of political persecution.
Malay Mail | According to lawyer Amer Hamzah, the funds former Sabah CM Musa Aman was accused of receiving corruptly were not linked to any projects in Sabah, including logging concessions, but were instead political donations for UMNO and Barisan Nasional.
Free Malaysia Today | The High Court freed former Sabah chief minister Musa Aman of his 46 corruption and money laundering charges in relation to timber concessions in the state. Lawyer Amer Hamzah said Musa was previously cleared by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption.
The office of the Public Prosecutor must reflect integrity and professionalism.
Fakta-fakta kes disiasat dan diputuskan tiada unsur rasuah.
Malaysiakini | Pertuduhan terhadap bekas KM Sabah Musa Aman adalah tidak berasas. Peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad yang mewakili Musa berkata jumlah wang yang menjadi subjek pendakwaan sebenarnya telah diperjelaskan semasa siasatan terdahulu sebagai sumbangan-sumbangan politik.
Federalism redefined
The Star | Lead counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad said that the hearing of former Sabah CM Musa Aman’s application to strike out his 46 counts of corruption and money laundering has been postponed due to delays resulting from the Movement Control Order (MCO). Musa had filed the application on the grounds that the charges were baseless.
The Star | The Prisons Department has asked the judiciary to stop jailing violators of the movement control order to avoid overcrowding in prisons, which could lead to the spread of the coronavirus. Criminal lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad urged the Court take into account the unprecedented situation of the pandemic when meting out sentences.
Free Malaysia Today | The Federal Court order to rehear a Thai national’s appeal against the death sentence sends an important message. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad said it is the constitutional duty of judges to provide a speaking or reasoned decision for a verdict. This would inspire public confidence in the administration of justice.
SeedPeak | AmerBON’s lawyer-runner-triathlete, Amer Hamzah Arshad, is now sponsored by SeedPeak.
Evidence should not be obtained in violation of fundamental rights.