New Straits Times | Former finance minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz told the High Court that direct negotiation has long been a government procurement method and was not introduced specifically for the Jana Wibawa project. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.
Free Malaysia Today | Former finance minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz told the High Court that the Jana Wibawa programme was discussed during a Cabinet meeting chaired by then-Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on 13 November 2020. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.
Malay Mail | Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz confirmed he had the power when he was finance minister to not act on companies’ applications for government projects, but said he would ensure the Finance Ministry considered those forwarded by the PM. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.
Berita Harian | Mahkamah Tinggi diberitahu bekas Perdana Menteri, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin tidak campur tangan dalam proses penganugerahan projek di bawah Program Jana Wibawa. Pihak pembelaan Muhyiddin termasuk Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, dan Tan Xu Yin, dan pelatih dalam kamar Michelle Chew.
New Straits Times | The High Court heard that former PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin did not interfere in the process of awarding projects under the Jana Wibawa programme, nor in an evaluation process conducted by its Contractor Evaluation Committee. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.
AICHR | As ASEAN continues its journey towards a more resilient, inclusive, and people-centred Community, protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of maritime workers remains an integral part of that vision, ensuring the seas remain places where every fisherman and seafarer can work with dignity, safety, and hope. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.
New Straits Times | The High Court dismissed Bloomberg (Malaysia)’s application to strike out a libel suit filed by Bestinet and its founder over reports alleging migrant worker exploitation involving the company. The company’s legal team includes Amer Hamzah Arshad, Kee Shu Min, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.
The Edge Malaysia | The High Court dismissed Bloomberg (Malaysia)’s application to strike out the libel suit by Bestinet and its founder over reports on alleged migrant worker exploitation involving the company. Bloomberg (Malaysia)’s legal team includes Amer Hamzah Arshad, Kee Shu Min, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.
AICHR | The Meeting welcomed the EU’s continued support for AICHR’s strong commitments and efforts on human rights under the EU-ASEAN Strategic Partnership Dialogue Facility (EASPDF) in 2026 and 2027. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.
New Straits Times | The corruption case involving Hydroshoppe and its director Datuk Abdul Hamid Shaikh Abdul Razak Shaikh over an alleged bribery offer to Tan Sri Annuar Musa, linked to the takeover of the Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd concession, will be heard at the High Court. Hamid’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad and Joshua Tay.
The Edge Malaysia | Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd and its director Datuk Abdul Hamid Shaikh will stand trial in the High Court over allegations that they offered former minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa RM500,000 annually for 15 years in connection with the takeover of the Kuala Lumpur Tower concession. Hamid’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad and Joshua Tay.
AICHR | AICHR and Australia explored cooperation in human rights education, capacity-building, gender equality, protection of vulnerable groups, and youth engagement, among others. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.
Free Malaysia Today | Mahkamah Tinggi membenarkan permohonan Pengarah Hydroshoppe, Abdul Hamid Shaikh Abdul Razak Shaikh memindahkan kes rasuah RM500,000 dari Mahkamah Sesyen ke Mahkamah Tinggi. Peguam yang mewakili Hamid termasuk Amer Hamzah Arshad dan Joshua Tay.
Free Malaysia Today | Justice Noor Ruwena Nurdin held that Hydroshoppe director Abdul Hamid Shaikh Abdul Razak Shaikh had established sufficient merit to justify the transfer of his RM500,000 bribery cases from the Sessions Court to the High Court. His legal team includes lawyers Amer Hamzah Arshad and Joshua Tay.
CodeBlue | In a BFM interview, Kee Shu Min explained that vape businesses may be committing a criminal offence by selling nicotine vapes after the High Court nullified the delisting of liquid nicotine as a poison. The legal team for the judicial review applicants included Edmund Bon and K. Shanmuga.
AICHR | The Meeting deliberated on the follow-up activities and actions towards the realisation of the two ASEAN declarations adopted in October 2025 — on environmental rights, and the rights to development and peace. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.
AICHR | AICHR and ROK representatives agreed to continue strengthening cooperation to support the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and the Plan of Action to Implement the ASEAN-Republic of Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2026-2030). Edmund Bon is Malaysia’s Representative to AICHR.
The Edge Malaysia | During cross-examination by Amer Hamzah, the SSM assistant registrar said that the public does not know who the beneficial owners of Mamfor, Nepturis, and KCJ Engineering are, even though the companies are required to declare this information to the SSM. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.
New Straits Times | Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz will testify as the 11th prosecution witness in the trial involving former PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, whose legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.
ASEAN | The Interface Meeting focused on efforts and measures to strengthen cooperation and cross-sectoral collaboration for the promotion and protection of human rights in the realisation of ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.
New Straits Times | Former finance minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz told the High Court that direct negotiation has long been a government procurement method and was not introduced specifically for the Jana Wibawa project. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.
Free Malaysia Today | Former finance minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz told the High Court that the Jana Wibawa programme was discussed during a Cabinet meeting chaired by then-Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on 13 November 2020. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.
Malay Mail | Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz confirmed he had the power when he was finance minister to not act on companies’ applications for government projects, but said he would ensure the Finance Ministry considered those forwarded by the PM. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.
Berita Harian | Mahkamah Tinggi diberitahu bekas Perdana Menteri, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin tidak campur tangan dalam proses penganugerahan projek di bawah Program Jana Wibawa. Pihak pembelaan Muhyiddin termasuk Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, dan Tan Xu Yin, dan pelatih dalam kamar Michelle Chew.
New Straits Times | The High Court heard that former PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin did not interfere in the process of awarding projects under the Jana Wibawa programme, nor in an evaluation process conducted by its Contractor Evaluation Committee. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay, and Tan Xu Yin, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.
AICHR | As ASEAN continues its journey towards a more resilient, inclusive, and people-centred Community, protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of maritime workers remains an integral part of that vision, ensuring the seas remain places where every fisherman and seafarer can work with dignity, safety, and hope. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.
New Straits Times | The High Court dismissed Bloomberg (Malaysia)’s application to strike out a libel suit filed by Bestinet and its founder over reports alleging migrant worker exploitation involving the company. The company’s legal team includes Amer Hamzah Arshad, Kee Shu Min, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.
The Edge Malaysia | The High Court dismissed Bloomberg (Malaysia)’s application to strike out the libel suit by Bestinet and its founder over reports on alleged migrant worker exploitation involving the company. Bloomberg (Malaysia)’s legal team includes Amer Hamzah Arshad, Kee Shu Min, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.
AICHR | The Meeting welcomed the EU’s continued support for AICHR’s strong commitments and efforts on human rights under the EU-ASEAN Strategic Partnership Dialogue Facility (EASPDF) in 2026 and 2027. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.
New Straits Times | The corruption case involving Hydroshoppe and its director Datuk Abdul Hamid Shaikh Abdul Razak Shaikh over an alleged bribery offer to Tan Sri Annuar Musa, linked to the takeover of the Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd concession, will be heard at the High Court. Hamid’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad and Joshua Tay.
The Edge Malaysia | Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd and its director Datuk Abdul Hamid Shaikh will stand trial in the High Court over allegations that they offered former minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa RM500,000 annually for 15 years in connection with the takeover of the Kuala Lumpur Tower concession. Hamid’s legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad and Joshua Tay.
AICHR | AICHR and Australia explored cooperation in human rights education, capacity-building, gender equality, protection of vulnerable groups, and youth engagement, among others. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.
Free Malaysia Today | Mahkamah Tinggi membenarkan permohonan Pengarah Hydroshoppe, Abdul Hamid Shaikh Abdul Razak Shaikh memindahkan kes rasuah RM500,000 dari Mahkamah Sesyen ke Mahkamah Tinggi. Peguam yang mewakili Hamid termasuk Amer Hamzah Arshad dan Joshua Tay.
Free Malaysia Today | Justice Noor Ruwena Nurdin held that Hydroshoppe director Abdul Hamid Shaikh Abdul Razak Shaikh had established sufficient merit to justify the transfer of his RM500,000 bribery cases from the Sessions Court to the High Court. His legal team includes lawyers Amer Hamzah Arshad and Joshua Tay.
CodeBlue | In a BFM interview, Kee Shu Min explained that vape businesses may be committing a criminal offence by selling nicotine vapes after the High Court nullified the delisting of liquid nicotine as a poison. The legal team for the judicial review applicants included Edmund Bon and K. Shanmuga.
AICHR | The Meeting deliberated on the follow-up activities and actions towards the realisation of the two ASEAN declarations adopted in October 2025 — on environmental rights, and the rights to development and peace. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.
AICHR | AICHR and ROK representatives agreed to continue strengthening cooperation to support the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and the Plan of Action to Implement the ASEAN-Republic of Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2026-2030). Edmund Bon is Malaysia’s Representative to AICHR.
The Edge Malaysia | During cross-examination by Amer Hamzah, the SSM assistant registrar said that the public does not know who the beneficial owners of Mamfor, Nepturis, and KCJ Engineering are, even though the companies are required to declare this information to the SSM. Muhyiddin’s legal team includes lawyers Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.
New Straits Times | Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz will testify as the 11th prosecution witness in the trial involving former PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, whose legal team includes lawyers Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, Joshua Tay and Lee Yee Woei, and pupil in chambers Michelle Chew.
ASEAN | The Interface Meeting focused on efforts and measures to strengthen cooperation and cross-sectoral collaboration for the promotion and protection of human rights in the realisation of ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future. Edmund Bon is the Representative of Malaysia to AICHR.
