Amer Hamzah

Evidence ‘cherry-picked’ to convict doctor of Morais’s murder, says lawyer

Free Malaysia Today | The High Court sentenced six men to death in 2020 after they were found guilty of murdering DPP Kevin Morais on Sept 4, 2015, between Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, and Subang Jaya in Selangor. Lawyers for the accused submitted there was no evidence to implicate their clients in the murder. Amer Hamzah said that at best, his client had committed culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

‘No evidence ex-pathologist masterminded Morais’ murder’

Malaysiakini | The High Court ruled in 2020 that the prosecution succeeded in proving that the six men had committed murder per section 300 of the Penal Code. They were charged under section 302 which, at the time, carried the mandatory death penalty. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad submitted that his client merely led the authorities to the barrel containing Kevin Morais’ remains.

Joint trial for Wan Saiful’s money laundering, corruption cases

Free Malaysia Today | The prosecution succeeded in its application to jointly try the money laundering and corruption trials that former Bersatu information chief Wan Saiful Wan Jan faces in connection with the Jana Wibawa programme. Wan Saiful’s lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad did not object to the request.

Trio convicted of murder get reprieve as court reduces charge

Free Malaysia Today | Three friends were spared the death sentence after the Court of Appeal reduced their charges from murder to culpable homicide, stating that the High Court failed to delve deeply into the provisions under section 299 of the Penal Code. Amer Hamzah Arshad represented two of the three accused, with lawyer Rajpal Singh.

Wan Saiful claims trial to 18 counts of money laundering

The Edge Malaysia | Former Bersatu information chief Wan Saifuldin Wan Jan claimed trial to 18 counts of money laundering amounting to RM5.594 million, in relation to graft allegedly received and charged last February at another Sessions Court. He claimed trial to all charges and was represented by Datuk K. Kumaraendran, Amer Hamzah Arshad, and Chethan Jethwani.

Prosecution objects to Muhyiddin’s request for unconditional release of passport, court to hear application on Nov 23

The Edge Malaysia | Former PM Muhyiddin Yassin applied to the KL High Court for an unconditional release of his passport for a London holiday and Singapore medical check-up. Lawyers Datuk K. Kumaraendran, Amer Hamzah Arshad, and Chetan Jethwani represented Muhyiddin. He is waiting on an application to strike out three money laundering charges against him linked to the Jana Wibawa project.

Former GIIB directors freed from MACC charges

New Straits Times | The court accepted a motion to quash four charges under section 18 of the MACC 2009 Act against two of GIIB Holdings Bhd’s former directors, stating that the charges were related to allegations made by a former director of finance who was dismissed for misconduct. They were represented by lawyers Kee Shu Min and Amer Hamzah Arshad.

Court acquits 2 ex-GIIB executives for issuing fake documents

Free Malaysia Today | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad said the High Court judge allowed a motion to acquit the rubber compound manufacturer’s former executive director and its former CEO. They were charged with intending to deceive audit firm Grant Thornton Malaysia PLT through the issuance of fake documents. The duo argued that the documents were not intended for the firm and hence cannot be meant to deceive.

Two top officials of GIIB acquitted of charges of furnishing fake documents

The Edge | Two former top officials of GIIB Holdings Bhd were acquitted by the High Court of charge under sections 18 and 18(1)(c) of the MACC Act respectively, related to the furnishing of fake documents. Lawyers Amer Hamzah Arshad and Kee Shu Min had argued that the duties and responsibilities of an auditor under the Companies Act 2016 do not constitute an interest under section 18 of the MACC Act.

Ex-army man spared death sentence, jailed for drug possession

Free Malaysia Today | The Court of Appeal reduced a charge of drug trafficking to one of possession for an ex-army staff. Defence counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad informed the bench that representations to the AGC for a reduction in the charge had been accepted by the prosecution.

Court releases Wan Saiful’s passport for Japan trip

Free Malaysia Today | Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan is among members of the parliamentary special select committee on infrastructure making a 10-day official working visit to Japan. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad confirmed that the application to have the passport released was for the purpose of this trip.

Company director fails to strike out KL Tower corruption charge

Free Malaysia Today | The company director had filed an application to strike out a charge under section 16(b)(B) of the MACC Act 2009 alleging that it was flawed, unfounded, and lacked important details. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad represented the accused.

Muhyiddin dilepas, bebas 4 tuduhan guna kedudukan untuk suapan RM232.5 juta

Harian Metro | Hakim Mahkamah Tinggi berkata, “Jika perbicaraan diteruskan akan menyebabkan Muhyiddin tidak dapat menyediakan pembelaan sewajarnya dan menjadikan pendakwaan terhadapnya sebagai satu penyalahgunaan proses mahkamah.” Presiden Bersatu Muhyiddin Yassin diwakili peguam Hisyam Teh Poh Teik dan Amer Hamzah Arshad,

Muhyiddin succeeds in having abuse of power charges dropped, court rules them defective

Malay Mail | Former PM Muhyiddin Yassin succeeded in having four abuse of power charges against him quashed, with three remaining criminal charges under the anti-money laundering act pending at the Sessions Court. The High Court ruled that the four charges did not disclose an offence under section 23(1) of the MACC Act and section 154 of the CPC.

1MDB judge discloses he and Jasmine Loo used to be law firm partners

Malaysiakini | During the RM2.28 billion 1MDB corruption trial of former PM Najib Razak, KL High Court judge Collin Sequerah disclosed that he used to be law firm partners with now detained 1MDB-linked fugitive Jasmine Loo 10-15 years ago. Loo surrendered herself and, through her lawyers from AmerBON, said she would assist authorities in expediting asset recovery efforts.

1MDB’s Jasmine Loo still under police probe, says DIGP

New Straits Times | Former general counsel for 1MDB Jasmine Loo is still under police investigation and is expected to be further investigated by the MACC. Her lawyers Amer Hamzah and Edmund Bon said their client will cooperate fully with the authorities.

消息:逃亡5年后秘密返马 卢爱璇拟与政府警方合作

星洲网 | 一马发展有限公司(1MDB)前法律顾问卢爱璇的代表律师,于4月初联系内政部高级官员,希望探讨她逃亡5年后回国的可能性。AmerBON, Advocates律师事务发文告说,其客户“优先与有关执法单位合作,协助1MDB调查,协助马来西亚政府加快追回资产的工作”。

After years on the run, 1MDB fugitive Jasmine Loo returned to Malaysia in a covert government op

Channel News Asia | In early April, Malaysian lawyers for 1MDB fugitive Jasmine Loo reached out to the Home Ministry to explore the prospect of their client returning home after five years on the run. After Loo’s arrest, law firm AmerBON, Advocates said in a statement that their client’s priority is to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and assist in expediting assets recovery efforts.

Evidence ‘cherry-picked’ to convict doctor of Morais’s murder, says lawyer

Free Malaysia Today | The High Court sentenced six men to death in 2020 after they were found guilty of murdering DPP Kevin Morais on Sept 4, 2015, between Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, and Subang Jaya in Selangor. Lawyers for the accused submitted there was no evidence to implicate their clients in the murder. Amer Hamzah said that at best, his client had committed culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

‘No evidence ex-pathologist masterminded Morais’ murder’

Malaysiakini | The High Court ruled in 2020 that the prosecution succeeded in proving that the six men had committed murder per section 300 of the Penal Code. They were charged under section 302 which, at the time, carried the mandatory death penalty. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad submitted that his client merely led the authorities to the barrel containing Kevin Morais’ remains.

Joint trial for Wan Saiful’s money laundering, corruption cases

Free Malaysia Today | The prosecution succeeded in its application to jointly try the money laundering and corruption trials that former Bersatu information chief Wan Saiful Wan Jan faces in connection with the Jana Wibawa programme. Wan Saiful’s lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad did not object to the request.

Trio convicted of murder get reprieve as court reduces charge

Free Malaysia Today | Three friends were spared the death sentence after the Court of Appeal reduced their charges from murder to culpable homicide, stating that the High Court failed to delve deeply into the provisions under section 299 of the Penal Code. Amer Hamzah Arshad represented two of the three accused, with lawyer Rajpal Singh.

Wan Saiful claims trial to 18 counts of money laundering

The Edge Malaysia | Former Bersatu information chief Wan Saifuldin Wan Jan claimed trial to 18 counts of money laundering amounting to RM5.594 million, in relation to graft allegedly received and charged last February at another Sessions Court. He claimed trial to all charges and was represented by Datuk K. Kumaraendran, Amer Hamzah Arshad, and Chethan Jethwani.

Prosecution objects to Muhyiddin’s request for unconditional release of passport, court to hear application on Nov 23

The Edge Malaysia | Former PM Muhyiddin Yassin applied to the KL High Court for an unconditional release of his passport for a London holiday and Singapore medical check-up. Lawyers Datuk K. Kumaraendran, Amer Hamzah Arshad, and Chetan Jethwani represented Muhyiddin. He is waiting on an application to strike out three money laundering charges against him linked to the Jana Wibawa project.

Former GIIB directors freed from MACC charges

New Straits Times | The court accepted a motion to quash four charges under section 18 of the MACC 2009 Act against two of GIIB Holdings Bhd’s former directors, stating that the charges were related to allegations made by a former director of finance who was dismissed for misconduct. They were represented by lawyers Kee Shu Min and Amer Hamzah Arshad.

Court acquits 2 ex-GIIB executives for issuing fake documents

Free Malaysia Today | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad said the High Court judge allowed a motion to acquit the rubber compound manufacturer’s former executive director and its former CEO. They were charged with intending to deceive audit firm Grant Thornton Malaysia PLT through the issuance of fake documents. The duo argued that the documents were not intended for the firm and hence cannot be meant to deceive.

Two top officials of GIIB acquitted of charges of furnishing fake documents

The Edge | Two former top officials of GIIB Holdings Bhd were acquitted by the High Court of charge under sections 18 and 18(1)(c) of the MACC Act respectively, related to the furnishing of fake documents. Lawyers Amer Hamzah Arshad and Kee Shu Min had argued that the duties and responsibilities of an auditor under the Companies Act 2016 do not constitute an interest under section 18 of the MACC Act.

Ex-army man spared death sentence, jailed for drug possession

Free Malaysia Today | The Court of Appeal reduced a charge of drug trafficking to one of possession for an ex-army staff. Defence counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad informed the bench that representations to the AGC for a reduction in the charge had been accepted by the prosecution.

Court releases Wan Saiful’s passport for Japan trip

Free Malaysia Today | Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan is among members of the parliamentary special select committee on infrastructure making a 10-day official working visit to Japan. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad confirmed that the application to have the passport released was for the purpose of this trip.

Company director fails to strike out KL Tower corruption charge

Free Malaysia Today | The company director had filed an application to strike out a charge under section 16(b)(B) of the MACC Act 2009 alleging that it was flawed, unfounded, and lacked important details. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad represented the accused.

Muhyiddin dilepas, bebas 4 tuduhan guna kedudukan untuk suapan RM232.5 juta

Harian Metro | Hakim Mahkamah Tinggi berkata, “Jika perbicaraan diteruskan akan menyebabkan Muhyiddin tidak dapat menyediakan pembelaan sewajarnya dan menjadikan pendakwaan terhadapnya sebagai satu penyalahgunaan proses mahkamah.” Presiden Bersatu Muhyiddin Yassin diwakili peguam Hisyam Teh Poh Teik dan Amer Hamzah Arshad,

Muhyiddin succeeds in having abuse of power charges dropped, court rules them defective

Malay Mail | Former PM Muhyiddin Yassin succeeded in having four abuse of power charges against him quashed, with three remaining criminal charges under the anti-money laundering act pending at the Sessions Court. The High Court ruled that the four charges did not disclose an offence under section 23(1) of the MACC Act and section 154 of the CPC.

1MDB judge discloses he and Jasmine Loo used to be law firm partners

Malaysiakini | During the RM2.28 billion 1MDB corruption trial of former PM Najib Razak, KL High Court judge Collin Sequerah disclosed that he used to be law firm partners with now detained 1MDB-linked fugitive Jasmine Loo 10-15 years ago. Loo surrendered herself and, through her lawyers from AmerBON, said she would assist authorities in expediting asset recovery efforts.

1MDB’s Jasmine Loo still under police probe, says DIGP

New Straits Times | Former general counsel for 1MDB Jasmine Loo is still under police investigation and is expected to be further investigated by the MACC. Her lawyers Amer Hamzah and Edmund Bon said their client will cooperate fully with the authorities.

消息:逃亡5年后秘密返马 卢爱璇拟与政府警方合作

星洲网 | 一马发展有限公司(1MDB)前法律顾问卢爱璇的代表律师,于4月初联系内政部高级官员,希望探讨她逃亡5年后回国的可能性。AmerBON, Advocates律师事务发文告说,其客户“优先与有关执法单位合作,协助1MDB调查,协助马来西亚政府加快追回资产的工作”。

After years on the run, 1MDB fugitive Jasmine Loo returned to Malaysia in a covert government op

Channel News Asia | In early April, Malaysian lawyers for 1MDB fugitive Jasmine Loo reached out to the Home Ministry to explore the prospect of their client returning home after five years on the run. After Loo’s arrest, law firm AmerBON, Advocates said in a statement that their client’s priority is to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and assist in expediting assets recovery efforts.