Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom | FNF extended their congratulations to Edmund Bon on his appointment as the representative to the AICHR for the 2024-2026 term. Since 2021, Edmund has been collaborating closely with FNF to advance the Business and Human Rights agenda in Southeast Asia.
Free Malaysia Today | Two Parti Sosialis Malaysia leaders filed a counterclaim in a defamation suit brought by two companies against them for highlighting the story of migrant workers. They said the libel suit was filed to silence the migrant workers, because the companies were unable to coax, threaten, or pressure them from withdrawing their police reports and claims of unpaid wages.
Wisma Putra Facebook Page | Foreign Minister Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan met with newly appointed AICHR Representative Edmund Bon to discuss the importance of the role in advancing AICHR’s agenda and to explore potential initiatives to be taken under AICHR during ASEAN-Malaysia 2025.
New Straits Times | Counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad said the court should consider the fact that the accused deserve a second chance because this case is not under section 302 of the Penal Code for murder as there was no intent to murder the victim.
Harian Metro | Peguam bela bagi dua tertuduh mencadangkan hukuman penjara dikurangkan kepada 12 tahun. Amer Hamzah Arshad berkata, terdapat kes lain di bawah seskyen 304(a) Kanun Keseksaan di mana pelaku dikenakan hukuman penjara kurang dari 18 tahun. Hakikatnya, dua anak guamnya membantu mendapatkan rawatan, ubat, dan makanan untuk mangsa susulan kejadian.
Free Malaysia Today | The case was brought up under the Revision of the Sentence of Death and Imprisonment for Natural Life (Temporary Jurisdiction of the Federal Court) Act 2023, which permits review of sentencing for capital cases. Lawyer Edmund Bon asked for a prison term of 30 to 33 years for the convicted man, who had been in prison for nearly 24 years. Bon was assisted by Michael Cheah.
Free Malaysia Today | Lead counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad told the court that his clients had acted in a “reckless” manner when threatening the victim with a steam iron over the loss of a laptop. Such recklessness did not justify reinstating the murder charge since they had no intention of causing his death.
Scoop | The Federal Court commuted the death sentence of A. Arokiasamy to 33 years’ jail for killing his sister-in-law on 19 July 2000. Lawyer Edmund Bon represents the 73-year-old man.
The Star | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad informed the Court of Appeal that the five appellants withdrew the appeal as it was now academic and no longer relevant as they have completed their three-year prison sentence, which was served from 2021.
Malaysiakini | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad informed the Court of Appeal that five former students of UPNM have withdrawn their appeal against their conviction and three-year prison sentence for injuring UPNM cadet officer Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain seven years ago. However, they are still serving an 18-year prison sentence for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Sinar Harian | Ketika prosiding hujahan rayuan, di hadapan tiga panel hakim, peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad yang mewakili dua daripada lima tertuduh itu berkata, penarikan rayuan dibuat kerana bersifat akademik atau tidak lagi relevan.
Berita Harian | Peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad memaklumkan, semua individu itu menarik balik rayuan berkenaan kerana ia bersifat akademik atau tidak lagi relevan kerana mereka sudah menjalani hukuman penjara sejak 2021. Amer Hamzah ketika dihubungi, mengesahkan kelima-lima lelaki itu kini fokus rayuan terhadap sabitan mengikut 304 Kanun Keseksaan kerana menyebabkan kecederaan tanpa niat membunuh.
Free Malaysia Today | Police have recorded a statement from a Bloomberg journalist over the international news agency’s report about purported plans to build a casino in Forest City, Johor. Investigations are being carried out under section 4(1) of the Sedition Act, section 500 of the Penal Code, and section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Free Malaysia Today | The witness also told lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, representing Wan Saiful, that all projects exceeding RM100 million must be approved by the finance ministry. He agreed with the lawyer that as the central spine road project exceeded RM100 million, the decision to select and appoint a contractor for the project was made by the finance ministry.
The Edge Malaysia | Testifying in the ongoing trial of former Bersatu information chief Wan Saiful Wan Jan’s corruption and money-laundering trial, former Ministry of Finance government procurement division deputy secretary agreed with the defence counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad that the Jana Wibawa programme was proposed by the MOF to then PM Muhyiddin Yassin.
The Star | The third prosecution witness agreed with defense lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad’s suggestion that the Cabinet had considered the proposal from the Finance Minister and had confirmed and decided to implement the Jana Wibawa programme on Nov 13, 2020. The Prime Minister’s Office determined whether the approval of the Jana Wibawa project was through direct negotiations or pre-qualified open tenders.
Free Malaysia Today | During cross-examination by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, the witness formerly with the finance ministry procurement division concurred that the Jana Wibawa programme could only take off after approval by the Cabinet.
Free Malaysia Today | A five-member Court of Appeal bench will hear a review application brought by former PM Muhyiddin Yassin in a bid to restore his acquittal by the High Court of four abuse of power charges last year. Lawyers K. Kumaraendran, Amer Hamzah Arshad, and Low Wei Loke appeared for Muhyiddin.
BFM | BFM discussed what judges take into account when deciding a sentence and the state of access to justice in our legal system with lawyer Edmund Bon.
Malaysiakini | In line with their #Reformasi100percent campaign, electoral watchdog Bersih released recommendations to amend the Election Offences Act 1954. The report, authored by Asraf Sharafi, New Sin Yew, and Benjamin Wei, identified areas for improvement in the Act, including the use of complex language, lack of definitions, and impractical candidate allocations, among others.
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom | FNF extended their congratulations to Edmund Bon on his appointment as the representative to the AICHR for the 2024-2026 term. Since 2021, Edmund has been collaborating closely with FNF to advance the Business and Human Rights agenda in Southeast Asia.
Free Malaysia Today | Two Parti Sosialis Malaysia leaders filed a counterclaim in a defamation suit brought by two companies against them for highlighting the story of migrant workers. They said the libel suit was filed to silence the migrant workers, because the companies were unable to coax, threaten, or pressure them from withdrawing their police reports and claims of unpaid wages.
Wisma Putra Facebook Page | Foreign Minister Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan met with newly appointed AICHR Representative Edmund Bon to discuss the importance of the role in advancing AICHR’s agenda and to explore potential initiatives to be taken under AICHR during ASEAN-Malaysia 2025.
New Straits Times | Counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad said the court should consider the fact that the accused deserve a second chance because this case is not under section 302 of the Penal Code for murder as there was no intent to murder the victim.
Harian Metro | Peguam bela bagi dua tertuduh mencadangkan hukuman penjara dikurangkan kepada 12 tahun. Amer Hamzah Arshad berkata, terdapat kes lain di bawah seskyen 304(a) Kanun Keseksaan di mana pelaku dikenakan hukuman penjara kurang dari 18 tahun. Hakikatnya, dua anak guamnya membantu mendapatkan rawatan, ubat, dan makanan untuk mangsa susulan kejadian.
Free Malaysia Today | The case was brought up under the Revision of the Sentence of Death and Imprisonment for Natural Life (Temporary Jurisdiction of the Federal Court) Act 2023, which permits review of sentencing for capital cases. Lawyer Edmund Bon asked for a prison term of 30 to 33 years for the convicted man, who had been in prison for nearly 24 years. Bon was assisted by Michael Cheah.
Free Malaysia Today | Lead counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad told the court that his clients had acted in a “reckless” manner when threatening the victim with a steam iron over the loss of a laptop. Such recklessness did not justify reinstating the murder charge since they had no intention of causing his death.
Scoop | The Federal Court commuted the death sentence of A. Arokiasamy to 33 years’ jail for killing his sister-in-law on 19 July 2000. Lawyer Edmund Bon represents the 73-year-old man.
The Star | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad informed the Court of Appeal that the five appellants withdrew the appeal as it was now academic and no longer relevant as they have completed their three-year prison sentence, which was served from 2021.
Malaysiakini | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad informed the Court of Appeal that five former students of UPNM have withdrawn their appeal against their conviction and three-year prison sentence for injuring UPNM cadet officer Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain seven years ago. However, they are still serving an 18-year prison sentence for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Sinar Harian | Ketika prosiding hujahan rayuan, di hadapan tiga panel hakim, peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad yang mewakili dua daripada lima tertuduh itu berkata, penarikan rayuan dibuat kerana bersifat akademik atau tidak lagi relevan.
Berita Harian | Peguam Amer Hamzah Arshad memaklumkan, semua individu itu menarik balik rayuan berkenaan kerana ia bersifat akademik atau tidak lagi relevan kerana mereka sudah menjalani hukuman penjara sejak 2021. Amer Hamzah ketika dihubungi, mengesahkan kelima-lima lelaki itu kini fokus rayuan terhadap sabitan mengikut 304 Kanun Keseksaan kerana menyebabkan kecederaan tanpa niat membunuh.
Free Malaysia Today | Police have recorded a statement from a Bloomberg journalist over the international news agency’s report about purported plans to build a casino in Forest City, Johor. Investigations are being carried out under section 4(1) of the Sedition Act, section 500 of the Penal Code, and section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Free Malaysia Today | The witness also told lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, representing Wan Saiful, that all projects exceeding RM100 million must be approved by the finance ministry. He agreed with the lawyer that as the central spine road project exceeded RM100 million, the decision to select and appoint a contractor for the project was made by the finance ministry.
The Edge Malaysia | Testifying in the ongoing trial of former Bersatu information chief Wan Saiful Wan Jan’s corruption and money-laundering trial, former Ministry of Finance government procurement division deputy secretary agreed with the defence counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad that the Jana Wibawa programme was proposed by the MOF to then PM Muhyiddin Yassin.
The Star | The third prosecution witness agreed with defense lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad’s suggestion that the Cabinet had considered the proposal from the Finance Minister and had confirmed and decided to implement the Jana Wibawa programme on Nov 13, 2020. The Prime Minister’s Office determined whether the approval of the Jana Wibawa project was through direct negotiations or pre-qualified open tenders.
Free Malaysia Today | During cross-examination by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, the witness formerly with the finance ministry procurement division concurred that the Jana Wibawa programme could only take off after approval by the Cabinet.
Free Malaysia Today | A five-member Court of Appeal bench will hear a review application brought by former PM Muhyiddin Yassin in a bid to restore his acquittal by the High Court of four abuse of power charges last year. Lawyers K. Kumaraendran, Amer Hamzah Arshad, and Low Wei Loke appeared for Muhyiddin.
BFM | BFM discussed what judges take into account when deciding a sentence and the state of access to justice in our legal system with lawyer Edmund Bon.
Malaysiakini | In line with their #Reformasi100percent campaign, electoral watchdog Bersih released recommendations to amend the Election Offences Act 1954. The report, authored by Asraf Sharafi, New Sin Yew, and Benjamin Wei, identified areas for improvement in the Act, including the use of complex language, lack of definitions, and impractical candidate allocations, among others.
