Free Malaysia Today | Human rights activist Lena Hendry, who was fined for screening a documentary on the Sri Lankan civil war, said the censorship board should let the general public judge what is deemed right or wrong in a movie. Lawyer New Sin Yew added that people should not be penalised when trying to highlight public interest issues such as a genocide.
Free Malaysia Today | The Federal Court affirmed the death sentence of three men for the murder of cosmetics millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya and her three aides. However the appeal by farmworker R. Mathan, represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, was allowed.
Office Parrots | Self-styled “Legal Mercenaries With a Conscience”, AmerBON, Advocates are a new law commune with a reputation for providing pro bono legal services and representation for the needy, particularly in matters of public interest and human rights.
Malay Mail | Lawyer Goh Siu Lin today became the first female to win the chairman post in the Kuala Lumpur Bar committee, besting two other contenders for the position.
Malay Mail | Activist Lena Hendry has been found guilty for allegedly screening a documentary on the Sri Lankan civil war without the approval of the Censorship Board. Lawyer New Sin Yew requested for a written submission to be handed in.
Malaysian Digest | The police can seek the court to issue a remand order on a suspect for up to 14 days to facilitate an investigation of an offence which is punishable by death or imprisonment of 14 years or more, according to criminal laywer Amer Hamzah Arshad.
The Death Penalty Project | The Federal Court dismissed an appeal to reinstate death sentences for Ivan Kostov and Georgi Bakalov, who convicted of drug trafficking in 2012. They were represented by Edmund Bon and Joshua Tay, among others.
The Star | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad said any criminal who had served his sentence under the criminal justice system should be given a second chance.
Malay Mail | Malaysian ex-beauty queen Pauline Chai said today she can finally continue with her life after ending a four-year battle to end her marriage with billionaire husband Tan Sri Khoo Kay Peng. Her lawyer New Sin Yew said Malaysian proceedings should be academic following the UK court decision on the matter.
Harian Metro | Dua lelaki mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Majistret terhadap enam pertuduhan termasuk penculikan seorang wanita. Peguam bela bagi salah seorang tertuduh, Edmund Bon dan Joshua Tay, memohon pengurangan jaminan.
The Star | A former chief executive officer has won his lawsuit against his former employer in a whistleblower case. His lawyer Aston Paiva said yesterday that this was the first such case to seek relief under the Act through a court process.
The Star | A former CEO seeks protection as a whistleblower. Counsel Aston Paiva submitted in court that the Whistleblower Protection Act also applied to those who had been terminated.
Free Malaysia Today | Human rights activist Lena Hendry, who was fined for screening a documentary on the Sri Lankan civil war, said the censorship board should let the general public judge what is deemed right or wrong in a movie. Lawyer New Sin Yew added that people should not be penalised when trying to highlight public interest issues such as a genocide.
Free Malaysia Today | The Federal Court affirmed the death sentence of three men for the murder of cosmetics millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya and her three aides. However the appeal by farmworker R. Mathan, represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, was allowed.
Office Parrots | Self-styled “Legal Mercenaries With a Conscience”, AmerBON, Advocates are a new law commune with a reputation for providing pro bono legal services and representation for the needy, particularly in matters of public interest and human rights.
Malay Mail | Lawyer Goh Siu Lin today became the first female to win the chairman post in the Kuala Lumpur Bar committee, besting two other contenders for the position.
Malay Mail | Activist Lena Hendry has been found guilty for allegedly screening a documentary on the Sri Lankan civil war without the approval of the Censorship Board. Lawyer New Sin Yew requested for a written submission to be handed in.
Malaysian Digest | The police can seek the court to issue a remand order on a suspect for up to 14 days to facilitate an investigation of an offence which is punishable by death or imprisonment of 14 years or more, according to criminal laywer Amer Hamzah Arshad.
The Death Penalty Project | The Federal Court dismissed an appeal to reinstate death sentences for Ivan Kostov and Georgi Bakalov, who convicted of drug trafficking in 2012. They were represented by Edmund Bon and Joshua Tay, among others.
The Star | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad said any criminal who had served his sentence under the criminal justice system should be given a second chance.
Malay Mail | Malaysian ex-beauty queen Pauline Chai said today she can finally continue with her life after ending a four-year battle to end her marriage with billionaire husband Tan Sri Khoo Kay Peng. Her lawyer New Sin Yew said Malaysian proceedings should be academic following the UK court decision on the matter.
Harian Metro | Dua lelaki mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Majistret terhadap enam pertuduhan termasuk penculikan seorang wanita. Peguam bela bagi salah seorang tertuduh, Edmund Bon dan Joshua Tay, memohon pengurangan jaminan.
The Star | A former chief executive officer has won his lawsuit against his former employer in a whistleblower case. His lawyer Aston Paiva said yesterday that this was the first such case to seek relief under the Act through a court process.
The Star | A former CEO seeks protection as a whistleblower. Counsel Aston Paiva submitted in court that the Whistleblower Protection Act also applied to those who had been terminated.
