Bernama | Lawyer Edmund Bon Tai Soon, who was assisted by lawyer Michael Cheah Ern Tien, submitted that the High Court judge was correct in her reasoning that the Home Minister failed to justify the book ban. No untoward incidents have been triggered by the book.
The Vibes | The panel of judges said more time was needed to consider the submissions. Edmund Bon, the lawyer representing Gerakbudaya publisher Chong Ton Sin and author Ngeo Boon Lin, argued that the High Court’s decision should be upheld as the book actually provided an “alternative” view from a Christian perspective.
Free Malaysia Today | Lawyer Edmund Bon told the court that the High Court’s decision should be upheld as the then home minister had made a subjective assessment of the book without reading it in its full context.
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.
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.
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.
Bernama | Michael Cheah, who has practised labour law for the past five years, said some employers get around union demands by “union-busting” — “promoting” employees by changing job titles so they will lose eligibility to belong to the union. He urged unions to actively recruit members and for workers to be aware of their rights.
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.
Free Malaysia Today | Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan claimed trial to accepting a RM6.9 million bribe in relation to the Jana Wibawa initiative. Lawyer Amer Hamzah will lead his defence team.
Malay Mail | In a groundbreaking ruling, the KL High Court decided that Malaysia’s Child Act 2001 also protects non-citizen children. A child has to be brought before a Court for Children within 24 hours of being arrested. Lawyer New Sin Yew lauded this judgment; a detention centre is no place for a child. He was assisted by Beatrice Chin, Allyna Ng, and Nur Izni Syazwani Ahmad.
Free Malaysia Today | Seven among the Temoq people of Pahang filed a judicial review against an EIA approval for a 8,500ha palm oil project. They claimed the decision breaches their constitutional right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment, and seriously threatens their livelihood and spiritual practices. AmerBON filed the suit on behalf of the applicants.
The Rakyat Insight | Pengasas Revenue Group Berhad membuat laporan polis di ibu pejabat polis Sentul susulan ugutan yang diterima. Mereka diberitahu siasatan satu agensi penguatkuasa terhadap mereka boleh dihentikan sekiranya bersetuju dengan terma-terma penyelesaian kepada pertelingkahan korporat yang melibatkan mereka.
Free Malaysia Today | At the National Peace Conference organised by Iman Research, lawyer Edmund Bon said there was a need to recast the view of conflict to include “structural and cultural violence”, which exists when social structures prevent people from meeting basic needs, or when cultural perceptions and attributes are used to justify or legitimise violence.
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.
The Edge Markets | Revenue Group Bhd co-founders claimed trial by pleading not guilty to the charge of fraudulently causing a bank employer to dispose of a company vehicle. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad objected to a high bail amount, alluding to the role of “corporate mafia” in the corporate dispute.
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.
The Edge Markets | CJ Tengku Maimun delivered a unanimous decision at the Federal Court over an application to refer two constitutional questions regarding the MACC’s probe against COA judge Mohd Nazlan, finding that the probes did not follow protocols. Lawyer New Sin Yew appeared for the Malaysian Bar, which was an interested party in the case.
Free Malaysia Today | CJ Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat Tengku Maimun questioned the timing of the investigation against Justice Nazlan Ghazali, done without consultation with the judiciary, especially with speculation over Najib Razak’s appeal against his conviction in the SRC International case at the time. New Sin Yew appeared for the Malaysian Bar as amicus curiae (friend of the court).
Bernama | Dua persoalan dibangkitkan ke Mahkamah Persekutuan adalah berkaitan kuasa badan penyiasat jenayah dan kuasa pendakwa raya menyiasat dan memulakan prosiding terhadap hakim kanan yang sedang dalam perkhidmatan. Peguam New Sin Yew bertindak sebagai sahabat mahkamah.
Malaysiakini | CJ Tengku Maimun said, “The failure to consult the Chief Justice, even if the Chief Justice is the subject of a criminal complaint, is thus a very strong indication of a lack of bona fide in a criminal investigation.” Lawyer New Sin Yew appeared for the Malaysian Bar as amicus curiae.
Bernama | Lawyer Edmund Bon Tai Soon, who was assisted by lawyer Michael Cheah Ern Tien, submitted that the High Court judge was correct in her reasoning that the Home Minister failed to justify the book ban. No untoward incidents have been triggered by the book.
The Vibes | The panel of judges said more time was needed to consider the submissions. Edmund Bon, the lawyer representing Gerakbudaya publisher Chong Ton Sin and author Ngeo Boon Lin, argued that the High Court’s decision should be upheld as the book actually provided an “alternative” view from a Christian perspective.
Free Malaysia Today | Lawyer Edmund Bon told the court that the High Court’s decision should be upheld as the then home minister had made a subjective assessment of the book without reading it in its full context.
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.
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.
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.
Bernama | Michael Cheah, who has practised labour law for the past five years, said some employers get around union demands by “union-busting” — “promoting” employees by changing job titles so they will lose eligibility to belong to the union. He urged unions to actively recruit members and for workers to be aware of their rights.
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.
Free Malaysia Today | Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan claimed trial to accepting a RM6.9 million bribe in relation to the Jana Wibawa initiative. Lawyer Amer Hamzah will lead his defence team.
Malay Mail | In a groundbreaking ruling, the KL High Court decided that Malaysia’s Child Act 2001 also protects non-citizen children. A child has to be brought before a Court for Children within 24 hours of being arrested. Lawyer New Sin Yew lauded this judgment; a detention centre is no place for a child. He was assisted by Beatrice Chin, Allyna Ng, and Nur Izni Syazwani Ahmad.
Free Malaysia Today | Seven among the Temoq people of Pahang filed a judicial review against an EIA approval for a 8,500ha palm oil project. They claimed the decision breaches their constitutional right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment, and seriously threatens their livelihood and spiritual practices. AmerBON filed the suit on behalf of the applicants.
The Rakyat Insight | Pengasas Revenue Group Berhad membuat laporan polis di ibu pejabat polis Sentul susulan ugutan yang diterima. Mereka diberitahu siasatan satu agensi penguatkuasa terhadap mereka boleh dihentikan sekiranya bersetuju dengan terma-terma penyelesaian kepada pertelingkahan korporat yang melibatkan mereka.
Free Malaysia Today | At the National Peace Conference organised by Iman Research, lawyer Edmund Bon said there was a need to recast the view of conflict to include “structural and cultural violence”, which exists when social structures prevent people from meeting basic needs, or when cultural perceptions and attributes are used to justify or legitimise violence.
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.
The Edge Markets | Revenue Group Bhd co-founders claimed trial by pleading not guilty to the charge of fraudulently causing a bank employer to dispose of a company vehicle. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad objected to a high bail amount, alluding to the role of “corporate mafia” in the corporate dispute.
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.
The Edge Markets | CJ Tengku Maimun delivered a unanimous decision at the Federal Court over an application to refer two constitutional questions regarding the MACC’s probe against COA judge Mohd Nazlan, finding that the probes did not follow protocols. Lawyer New Sin Yew appeared for the Malaysian Bar, which was an interested party in the case.
Free Malaysia Today | CJ Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat Tengku Maimun questioned the timing of the investigation against Justice Nazlan Ghazali, done without consultation with the judiciary, especially with speculation over Najib Razak’s appeal against his conviction in the SRC International case at the time. New Sin Yew appeared for the Malaysian Bar as amicus curiae (friend of the court).
Bernama | Dua persoalan dibangkitkan ke Mahkamah Persekutuan adalah berkaitan kuasa badan penyiasat jenayah dan kuasa pendakwa raya menyiasat dan memulakan prosiding terhadap hakim kanan yang sedang dalam perkhidmatan. Peguam New Sin Yew bertindak sebagai sahabat mahkamah.
Malaysiakini | CJ Tengku Maimun said, “The failure to consult the Chief Justice, even if the Chief Justice is the subject of a criminal complaint, is thus a very strong indication of a lack of bona fide in a criminal investigation.” Lawyer New Sin Yew appeared for the Malaysian Bar as amicus curiae.
