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Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022 ranks Edmund Bon: “clear understanding of institutional structures”

Team ABA December 17, 2021

Edmund was commended for his clear understanding of institutional structures in Malaysia.

The right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief

Hoe Sue Lu and Lee Yee Woei December 1, 2021

The right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief is often referred to as “religious freedom” or “freedom of religion or belief” (FoRB). FoRB is a fundamental and universal human right.

MOH cannot impose a blanket ban on election events in Melaka

New Sin Yew November 6, 2021

We should be allowed to exercise our fundamental liberties and democratic rights while the state addresses public health concerns — they need not be mutually exclusive.

Nine ATIPSOM amendments: Protecting victims of human trafficking and forced labour better

Edmund Bon, Chin Yuen Xin and Jacqueline Albert September 30, 2021

These proposed amendments to the ATIPSOM should be seriously considered if the government is committed to transforming the human rights protection landscape for victims and survivors of trafficking, smuggling, and forced labour in our country.

Why (I think) members voted against the five legal research product motions at the Malaysian Bar EGM

Edmund Bon September 29, 2021

The Bar Council should be transparent on the LexisNexis story.

How do free trade agreements impact businesses? Aligning priorities and approaches of Malaysian companies with the human right to a clean and healthy environment

Edmund Bon and Jacqueline Albert September 24, 2021

Action to prevent or avert serious harm to the environment should be taken now and immediately.

Ensure that the NAPBHR process is transparent and inclusive

Edmund Bon and Jacqueline Albert September 21, 2021

The Malaysian National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights cannot fall below what we already have, but must aspire to fulfil what we ought to have.

NOTES FROM HOME: Re-imagining Southeast Asia post-COVID

Edmund Bon and Lee Yee Woei September 17, 2021

Conversations with Apichai Sunchindah about people, planet, and profits.

Jangan diprovokasi atau dikelirukan oleh catatan Facebook yang bersifat menghasut berkenaan suatu perkara pada tahun 2014 yang sudah diselesaikan

Team ABA September 16, 2021

Catatan media sosial bertajuk “‘Bukan Islam tak perlu patuh pada titah Raja’ — Peguam Edmund Bon” yang muncul dalam halaman Facebook adalah berniat untuk memprovokasi para pembacanya dan menghasut rasa benci. Jangan terperdaya.

Have the Emergency Ordinances been revoked?

New Sin Yew July 26, 2021

The minister said today in Parliament that the Emergency Ordinances had been revoked five days ago.

Parliament sits again. What happens to the Emergency?

New Sin Yew July 24, 2021

The government’s refusal or neglect to allow Parliament to vote on the Emergency frustrates the Parliament’s duty under Article 150(3) of the Federal Constitution.

That damned Wonder Typewriting Monkey trying to change people’s lives

Edmund Bon July 1, 2021

Lord Bobo’s influence in shaping the world.

What Did the Federal Court Say? Drug Trafficking and the Death Penalty: The Cases of Alma Nudo Atenza and Letitia Bosman (recording)

Team ABA June 30, 2021

Is the mandatory death penalty for drug trafficking constitutional?

What Did the Federal Court Say? POCA Detentions: The Cases of Zaidi Kanapiah & Rovin Joty (recording)

Team ABA June 23, 2021

The cases of Zaidi Kanapiah and Rovin Joty concern detentions under the Prevention of Crime Act 1959 (POCA). What is the impact of these cases on our liberties?

What Did the Federal Court Say? Travel Ban and the Constitution’s Basic Structure: The Case of Maria Chin Abdullah (recording)

Team ABA June 16, 2021

The immigration department DG erred in banning Maria Chin from travelling abroad. However, section 59A of the Immigration Act 1959/63 is valid and the courts only have the power to judicially review procedural non-compliance under the act. Is this constitutional?

[Proposed] Consultation Position Paper Regarding Article 28(e) of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration 2012 (AHRD)

Edmund Bon June 10, 2021

An interpretative guide regarding Article 28(e) of the AHRD on the right to an adequate standard of living, and an elaboration of the right to safe drinking water and sanitation in the ASEAN context.

What Did the Federal Court Say? Child Citizenship Issues: The Case of CTEB (recording)

Team ABA June 9, 2021

A new chat series by AmerBON. This session examined the Federal Court ruling that an illegitimate child born to a Malaysian father and a Filipino mother was not entitled to Malaysian citizenship. What is the way ahead for children born out of wedlock?

Interpreting Articles 6, 7 & 8 of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration 2012

Edmund Bon June 4, 2021

Any interpretation of human rights must be towards the promotion, and not the destruction, of the same rights.

AmerBON’s high-profile cases and clients recognised by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2021

Team ABA May 10, 2021

“…proven reputation as lawyers committed in the realisation of justice, rule of law and human rights.”

Realising SDG6 and the right to water and sanitation in Malaysia

Edmund Bon April 5, 2021

We should speak more of water and sanitation as a human right that every person is entitled to claim. It is not to be treated as a commodity to be bought or sold. Neither is it to be given only in the form of charity.

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Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022 ranks Edmund Bon: “clear understanding of institutional structures”

December 17, 2021

Edmund was commended for his clear understanding of institutional structures in Malaysia.

The right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief

December 1, 2021

The right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief is often referred to as “religious freedom” or “freedom of religion or belief” (FoRB). FoRB is a fundamental and universal human right.

MOH cannot impose a blanket ban on election events in Melaka

November 6, 2021

We should be allowed to exercise our fundamental liberties and democratic rights while the state addresses public health concerns — they need not be mutually exclusive.

Nine ATIPSOM amendments: Protecting victims of human trafficking and forced labour better

September 30, 2021

These proposed amendments to the ATIPSOM should be seriously considered if the government is committed to transforming the human rights protection landscape for victims and survivors of trafficking, smuggling, and forced labour in our country.

Why (I think) members voted against the five legal research product motions at the Malaysian Bar EGM

September 29, 2021

The Bar Council should be transparent on the LexisNexis story.

How do free trade agreements impact businesses? Aligning priorities and approaches of Malaysian companies with the human right to a clean and healthy environment

September 24, 2021

Action to prevent or avert serious harm to the environment should be taken now and immediately.

Ensure that the NAPBHR process is transparent and inclusive

September 21, 2021

The Malaysian National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights cannot fall below what we already have, but must aspire to fulfil what we ought to have.

NOTES FROM HOME: Re-imagining Southeast Asia post-COVID

September 17, 2021

Conversations with Apichai Sunchindah about people, planet, and profits.

Jangan diprovokasi atau dikelirukan oleh catatan Facebook yang bersifat menghasut berkenaan suatu perkara pada tahun 2014 yang sudah diselesaikan

September 16, 2021

Catatan media sosial bertajuk “‘Bukan Islam tak perlu patuh pada titah Raja’ — Peguam Edmund Bon” yang muncul dalam halaman Facebook adalah berniat untuk memprovokasi para pembacanya dan menghasut rasa benci. Jangan terperdaya.

Have the Emergency Ordinances been revoked?

July 26, 2021

The minister said today in Parliament that the Emergency Ordinances had been revoked five days ago.

Parliament sits again. What happens to the Emergency?

July 24, 2021

The government’s refusal or neglect to allow Parliament to vote on the Emergency frustrates the Parliament’s duty under Article 150(3) of the Federal Constitution.

That damned Wonder Typewriting Monkey trying to change people’s lives

July 1, 2021

Lord Bobo’s influence in shaping the world.

What Did the Federal Court Say? Drug Trafficking and the Death Penalty: The Cases of Alma Nudo Atenza and Letitia Bosman (recording)

June 30, 2021

Is the mandatory death penalty for drug trafficking constitutional?

What Did the Federal Court Say? POCA Detentions: The Cases of Zaidi Kanapiah & Rovin Joty (recording)

June 23, 2021

The cases of Zaidi Kanapiah and Rovin Joty concern detentions under the Prevention of Crime Act 1959 (POCA). What is the impact of these cases on our liberties?

What Did the Federal Court Say? Travel Ban and the Constitution’s Basic Structure: The Case of Maria Chin Abdullah (recording)

June 16, 2021

The immigration department DG erred in banning Maria Chin from travelling abroad. However, section 59A of the Immigration Act 1959/63 is valid and the courts only have the power to judicially review procedural non-compliance under the act. Is this constitutional?

[Proposed] Consultation Position Paper Regarding Article 28(e) of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration 2012 (AHRD)

June 10, 2021

An interpretative guide regarding Article 28(e) of the AHRD on the right to an adequate standard of living, and an elaboration of the right to safe drinking water and sanitation in the ASEAN context.

What Did the Federal Court Say? Child Citizenship Issues: The Case of CTEB (recording)

June 9, 2021

A new chat series by AmerBON. This session examined the Federal Court ruling that an illegitimate child born to a Malaysian father and a Filipino mother was not entitled to Malaysian citizenship. What is the way ahead for children born out of wedlock?

Interpreting Articles 6, 7 & 8 of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration 2012

June 4, 2021

Any interpretation of human rights must be towards the promotion, and not the destruction, of the same rights.

AmerBON’s high-profile cases and clients recognised by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2021

May 10, 2021

“…proven reputation as lawyers committed in the realisation of justice, rule of law and human rights.”

Realising SDG6 and the right to water and sanitation in Malaysia

April 5, 2021

We should speak more of water and sanitation as a human right that every person is entitled to claim. It is not to be treated as a commodity to be bought or sold. Neither is it to be given only in the form of charity.

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