The Star | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad explained that the application was made due to several issues, including whether sections 3 and 4 of the Sedition Act contradict Article 10 of the Federal Constitution, restricting the freedom of speech. This case will also involve the role of the YDPA and the process by which the PM is appointed.
The Star | Former Malaysian Bar President Manjeet Singh Dhillon was involved in numerous notable legal cases including the murder of cosmetics millionaire Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya. Amer Hamzah Arshad, who was a co-counsel in the case, described Manjeet as a good friend, a mentor, and an outstanding criminal lawyer with sharp cross-examination skills, who would not hesitate to share his wisdom and experience.
Free Malaysia Today | Jasmine Loo, a former general counsel with 1MDB, testified for 1MDB and its three subsidiaries that are suing former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s stepson Riza Aziz and two companies linked to him for misappropriation of US$148 million. AmerBON is holding a watching brief for Loo.
New Straits Times | Senior lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah alleged that Swiss authorities were actively seeking former 1MDB general counsel Jasmine Loo’s extradition following the corrupt dealings of the sovereign wealth fund in the country. Loo dismissed the claims and refused to answer additional questions regarding the witness protection programme, following advice from her lawyers at AmerBON.
Bernama | When accused of hiding behind the witness protection programme, Jasmine Loo, a witness in the lawsuit filed by 1MDB against Najib Razak’s stepson Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz, told the court that she had been advised by her lawyers at AmerBON not to comment.
Greenpeace Malaysia | Edmund Bon called on the environment ministry to champion the ASEAN Declaration of Environmental Rights, being negotiated over the past two years, as Malaysia chairs ASEAN next year. Environment minister Nik Nazmi agreed that the Declaration is a way for us to go beyond our borders to see what we can do, together as a region.
Free Malaysia Today | A technician’s son was allegedly duped by a drug trafficking syndicate when he went to Phnom Penh in 2016 before being arrested by police at a hotel there and sentenced to 25 years in prison and fined RM45,000. With SUARAM, the father handed a memorandum to AICHR’s Malaysian representative Edmund Bon. Bon said they will try to start bilateral discussions with Cambodia on options available.
Malaysiakini | Next year, Malaysia will take the helm of ASEAN. Newly appointed country representative to the AICHR, Edmund Bon, stressed the need for a more robust protection mechanism, one that would allow AICHR to investigate human rights abuses and receive formal complaints, and is capable of holding member states accountable for violations.
Free Malaysia Today | The Court of Appeal was of the view that the Shariah Court was the proper forum to determine an Orang Asli woman’s religious status, as the case involved a renunciation of faith. She was represented by Surendra Ananth and New Sin Yew.
New Straits Times | Defense lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad argued that imposing a bail of RM5,000 is sufficient and that there was no need to impose a gag order against his client since the issue was already public knowledge.
Astro Awani | Semasa prosiding, Umar Saifuddin mencadangkan jaminan RM20,000 kepada Muhyiddin, namun Amer Hamzah pula memohon supaya kadar ikat jamin dikurangkan dengan mengambil kira kes-kes terdahulu di bawah seksyen sama yang memperuntukkan jumlah denda tidak melebihi RM5,000.
New Straits Times | Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin condemned the sedition charges against Muhyiddin Yassin as mere political tools aimed at persecuting PN leaders. The charges, framed under section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948, carry a maximum penalty of a RM5,000 fine, three years’ imprisonment, or both if convicted. Counsel Amer Hamzah represented Muhyiddin.
Free Malaysia Today | PN Chairman Muhyiddin Yassin’s remarks about the former Yang di-Pertuan Agong led to 50 police reports being lodged against him. He also received a rebuke from the Pahang palace. Muhyiddin was represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad and four other lawyers.
The Edge Malaysia | Former PM Muhyiddin Yasin was charged with sedition after he allegedly questioned the then 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s discretion in not summoning him to form the government when he claimed to have the support of 115 members of Parliament after the 15th General Election. He was represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, Chethan Jethwani, and Datuk Seri Takiyiddin Hassan.
Malaysiakini | Perikatan Nasional chief Muhyiddin Yassin has pleaded not guilty and claimed trial to a sedition charge under section 4(1) of the Sedition Act over a speech he gave in Felda Perasu, Kelantan, on 14 Aug 2024. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes Amer Hamzah Arshad.
Oxford Law Blogs | DPRU Project Manager Daniel Cullen speaks to Edmund Bon, a Malaysian human rights lawyer, about his commitment to working on human rights issues, his experiences of representing clients in capital cases, the recent abolition of the mandatory death penalty in Malaysia and the potential barriers to the full abolition of capital punishment.
The Star | Malaysia’s representative to the AICHR, Edmund Bon Tai Soon, offered several suggestions on the measures that can be taken to commemorate World Humanitarian Day. He said the country should look into signing up to the International Criminal Court (ICC), make genocide and torture a crime under Malaysian law, and fully recognise the status of refugees.
The Star | The Court of Appeal found that the prosecution had successfully established a prima facie case against two teenagers and the element of intent to commit murder of a seven-year-old at a tahfiz centre five years ago. The teenagers were represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay H’ng Foong, and Lee Yee Woei.
Free Malaysia Today | The Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling last year that had amended the charge from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The accused were represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
Sinar Harian | Mahkamah Rayuan hari ini memerintahkan dua remaja untuk membela diri atas pertuduhan asal membunuh seorang kanak-kanak di sebuah pusat tahfiz hampir lima tahun lepas. Remaja itu diwakili Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay H’ng Foong dan Lee Yee Woei.
The Star | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad explained that the application was made due to several issues, including whether sections 3 and 4 of the Sedition Act contradict Article 10 of the Federal Constitution, restricting the freedom of speech. This case will also involve the role of the YDPA and the process by which the PM is appointed.
The Star | Former Malaysian Bar President Manjeet Singh Dhillon was involved in numerous notable legal cases including the murder of cosmetics millionaire Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya. Amer Hamzah Arshad, who was a co-counsel in the case, described Manjeet as a good friend, a mentor, and an outstanding criminal lawyer with sharp cross-examination skills, who would not hesitate to share his wisdom and experience.
Free Malaysia Today | Jasmine Loo, a former general counsel with 1MDB, testified for 1MDB and its three subsidiaries that are suing former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s stepson Riza Aziz and two companies linked to him for misappropriation of US$148 million. AmerBON is holding a watching brief for Loo.
New Straits Times | Senior lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah alleged that Swiss authorities were actively seeking former 1MDB general counsel Jasmine Loo’s extradition following the corrupt dealings of the sovereign wealth fund in the country. Loo dismissed the claims and refused to answer additional questions regarding the witness protection programme, following advice from her lawyers at AmerBON.
Bernama | When accused of hiding behind the witness protection programme, Jasmine Loo, a witness in the lawsuit filed by 1MDB against Najib Razak’s stepson Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz, told the court that she had been advised by her lawyers at AmerBON not to comment.
Greenpeace Malaysia | Edmund Bon called on the environment ministry to champion the ASEAN Declaration of Environmental Rights, being negotiated over the past two years, as Malaysia chairs ASEAN next year. Environment minister Nik Nazmi agreed that the Declaration is a way for us to go beyond our borders to see what we can do, together as a region.
Free Malaysia Today | A technician’s son was allegedly duped by a drug trafficking syndicate when he went to Phnom Penh in 2016 before being arrested by police at a hotel there and sentenced to 25 years in prison and fined RM45,000. With SUARAM, the father handed a memorandum to AICHR’s Malaysian representative Edmund Bon. Bon said they will try to start bilateral discussions with Cambodia on options available.
Malaysiakini | Next year, Malaysia will take the helm of ASEAN. Newly appointed country representative to the AICHR, Edmund Bon, stressed the need for a more robust protection mechanism, one that would allow AICHR to investigate human rights abuses and receive formal complaints, and is capable of holding member states accountable for violations.
Free Malaysia Today | The Court of Appeal was of the view that the Shariah Court was the proper forum to determine an Orang Asli woman’s religious status, as the case involved a renunciation of faith. She was represented by Surendra Ananth and New Sin Yew.
New Straits Times | Defense lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad argued that imposing a bail of RM5,000 is sufficient and that there was no need to impose a gag order against his client since the issue was already public knowledge.
Astro Awani | Semasa prosiding, Umar Saifuddin mencadangkan jaminan RM20,000 kepada Muhyiddin, namun Amer Hamzah pula memohon supaya kadar ikat jamin dikurangkan dengan mengambil kira kes-kes terdahulu di bawah seksyen sama yang memperuntukkan jumlah denda tidak melebihi RM5,000.
New Straits Times | Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin condemned the sedition charges against Muhyiddin Yassin as mere political tools aimed at persecuting PN leaders. The charges, framed under section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948, carry a maximum penalty of a RM5,000 fine, three years’ imprisonment, or both if convicted. Counsel Amer Hamzah represented Muhyiddin.
Free Malaysia Today | PN Chairman Muhyiddin Yassin’s remarks about the former Yang di-Pertuan Agong led to 50 police reports being lodged against him. He also received a rebuke from the Pahang palace. Muhyiddin was represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad and four other lawyers.
The Edge Malaysia | Former PM Muhyiddin Yasin was charged with sedition after he allegedly questioned the then 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s discretion in not summoning him to form the government when he claimed to have the support of 115 members of Parliament after the 15th General Election. He was represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, Chethan Jethwani, and Datuk Seri Takiyiddin Hassan.
Malaysiakini | Perikatan Nasional chief Muhyiddin Yassin has pleaded not guilty and claimed trial to a sedition charge under section 4(1) of the Sedition Act over a speech he gave in Felda Perasu, Kelantan, on 14 Aug 2024. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes Amer Hamzah Arshad.
Oxford Law Blogs | DPRU Project Manager Daniel Cullen speaks to Edmund Bon, a Malaysian human rights lawyer, about his commitment to working on human rights issues, his experiences of representing clients in capital cases, the recent abolition of the mandatory death penalty in Malaysia and the potential barriers to the full abolition of capital punishment.
The Star | Malaysia’s representative to the AICHR, Edmund Bon Tai Soon, offered several suggestions on the measures that can be taken to commemorate World Humanitarian Day. He said the country should look into signing up to the International Criminal Court (ICC), make genocide and torture a crime under Malaysian law, and fully recognise the status of refugees.
The Star | The Court of Appeal found that the prosecution had successfully established a prima facie case against two teenagers and the element of intent to commit murder of a seven-year-old at a tahfiz centre five years ago. The teenagers were represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay H’ng Foong, and Lee Yee Woei.
Free Malaysia Today | The Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling last year that had amended the charge from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The accused were represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei.
Sinar Harian | Mahkamah Rayuan hari ini memerintahkan dua remaja untuk membela diri atas pertuduhan asal membunuh seorang kanak-kanak di sebuah pusat tahfiz hampir lima tahun lepas. Remaja itu diwakili Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay H’ng Foong dan Lee Yee Woei.
