Michael Cheah

Feb 22 decision for legal challenge against ‘Gay is OK’ book ban

Malaysiakini | Counsel Michael Cheah Ern Tien confirmed that the KL High Court has fixed Feb 22 for a decision on the judicial review bid by Ngeo Boon Lin and Gerakbudaya Enterprise over a book ban. The book’s author and publisher contended that the ban was irrational as there have been no untoward incidents since its publication eight years ago.

Aker Engineering manager given discharge not amounting to acquittal for cheating charge

The Edge Markets | An Aker Engineering Malaysia Sdn Bhd manager was initially charged under section 417 of the Penal Code for cheating Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd. The Sessions Court granted a DNAA, agreeing that the charge was vague and does not fulfil the provisions under section 154 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The manager was represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, Michael Cheah, and Joshua Tay.

‘Gay is Okay’ book could harm public order 7 years after publication: Filing

Malaysiakini | The Home Minister contented that the prohibitory order issued under section 7(1) of the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 was valid as the book could jeopardise public order, despite no untoward incidents since its publication seven years ago. Counsel Michael Cheah confirmed that the High Court had set Jan 26 next year to hear the merits of the judicial review.

Puncak Niaga pursuing RM13.5bil suit against ex-MB, state govt, says lawyer

Free Malaysia Today | Puncak Niaga’s suit will still be pursued four years after being filed. Edmund Bon, representing former Selangor MB Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, had submitted that the suit was time-barred, but the Federal Court ruled that this needed to be properly ventilated during trial. Michael Cheah explained that this suit was delayed awaiting the outcome of a Federal Court ruling on abuse of power in public office, involving former PM Najib Razak.

Puncak Niaga’s RM14b suit against Khalid to go on trial

The Edge Markets | Counsel Edmund Bon, appearing with New Sin Yew and Michael Cheah, argued that the suit was time-barred; a claim for misfeasance must be filed within three years under the Public Authorities of Protection Act 1948. The Federal Court judge noted that the questions of law posed are of general importance and need to be properly ventilated in the trial.

Author, publisher of ‘Gay is OK!’ gets green light to challenge book ban

New Straits Times | The publisher and author of the book have succeeded in obtaining leave to proceed with their legal challenge over the banning of the book. They claimed that the Home Minister had no legal and factual basis to impose the ban. Lawyer Michael Cheah Ern Tien represented the applicants.

Legal action filed over ban of book ‘Gay is Okay!’

Malaysiakini | The Home Minister and the Malaysian government have been hauled to court over a book ban that applicants claimed was irrational and disproportionate, as no untoward incidents had been triggered by the book since its publication over seven years ago. Counsel Michael Cheah said the High Court has granted leave to his clients to commence with the judicial review.

After Federal Court win, Buddhist-raised Malaysian woman declared non-Muslim to take steps to have government records amended, says lawyer

Malay Mail | Rosliza Ibrahim started her legal bid back in 2015, filing an originating summons in the High Court to have official recognition that she is actually not a Muslim. Lawyers who had represented Rosliza included Michael Cheah Ern Tien. They had argued that the application form for Rosliza’s identity card cannot be considered as proof of her actual religion.

Court to decide if members of Ahmadiyya are Muslims

Free Malaysia Today | The High Court fixed 19 March to determine whether 39 individuals who professed the Ahmadiyya belief are Muslims by original faith or otherwise, which would decide whether the religious court had authority over them. In 2018, the High Court ruled that JAIS had no jurisdiction over the Ahmadiyya community. Lawyer Michael Cheah represented the individuals.

Dua lapor polis berhubung dakwaan campur tangan kehakiman

Malaysiakini | Peguam Michael Cheah berkata, siasatan lanjut diperlu terhadap dakwaan hakim Mahkamah Rayuan Hamid Sultan Abu Backer tentang salah laku badan kehakiman. Beliau merupakan satu-satunya hakim yang menentang keputusan Mahkamah Rayuan terhadap tujuh aktivis mahasiswa yang memfailkan rayuan atas hujah sama ada seksyen 27(5)(a) dan 27(2) Akta Polis 1967 bertentangan dengan Artikel 10(1)(b) Perlembagaan Persekutuan yang menjamin hak berhimpun.

Feb 22 decision for legal challenge against ‘Gay is OK’ book ban

Malaysiakini | Counsel Michael Cheah Ern Tien confirmed that the KL High Court has fixed Feb 22 for a decision on the judicial review bid by Ngeo Boon Lin and Gerakbudaya Enterprise over a book ban. The book’s author and publisher contended that the ban was irrational as there have been no untoward incidents since its publication eight years ago.

Aker Engineering manager given discharge not amounting to acquittal for cheating charge

The Edge Markets | An Aker Engineering Malaysia Sdn Bhd manager was initially charged under section 417 of the Penal Code for cheating Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd. The Sessions Court granted a DNAA, agreeing that the charge was vague and does not fulfil the provisions under section 154 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The manager was represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, Michael Cheah, and Joshua Tay.

‘Gay is Okay’ book could harm public order 7 years after publication: Filing

Malaysiakini | The Home Minister contented that the prohibitory order issued under section 7(1) of the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 was valid as the book could jeopardise public order, despite no untoward incidents since its publication seven years ago. Counsel Michael Cheah confirmed that the High Court had set Jan 26 next year to hear the merits of the judicial review.

Puncak Niaga pursuing RM13.5bil suit against ex-MB, state govt, says lawyer

Free Malaysia Today | Puncak Niaga’s suit will still be pursued four years after being filed. Edmund Bon, representing former Selangor MB Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, had submitted that the suit was time-barred, but the Federal Court ruled that this needed to be properly ventilated during trial. Michael Cheah explained that this suit was delayed awaiting the outcome of a Federal Court ruling on abuse of power in public office, involving former PM Najib Razak.

Puncak Niaga’s RM14b suit against Khalid to go on trial

The Edge Markets | Counsel Edmund Bon, appearing with New Sin Yew and Michael Cheah, argued that the suit was time-barred; a claim for misfeasance must be filed within three years under the Public Authorities of Protection Act 1948. The Federal Court judge noted that the questions of law posed are of general importance and need to be properly ventilated in the trial.

Author, publisher of ‘Gay is OK!’ gets green light to challenge book ban

New Straits Times | The publisher and author of the book have succeeded in obtaining leave to proceed with their legal challenge over the banning of the book. They claimed that the Home Minister had no legal and factual basis to impose the ban. Lawyer Michael Cheah Ern Tien represented the applicants.

Legal action filed over ban of book ‘Gay is Okay!’

Malaysiakini | The Home Minister and the Malaysian government have been hauled to court over a book ban that applicants claimed was irrational and disproportionate, as no untoward incidents had been triggered by the book since its publication over seven years ago. Counsel Michael Cheah said the High Court has granted leave to his clients to commence with the judicial review.

After Federal Court win, Buddhist-raised Malaysian woman declared non-Muslim to take steps to have government records amended, says lawyer

Malay Mail | Rosliza Ibrahim started her legal bid back in 2015, filing an originating summons in the High Court to have official recognition that she is actually not a Muslim. Lawyers who had represented Rosliza included Michael Cheah Ern Tien. They had argued that the application form for Rosliza’s identity card cannot be considered as proof of her actual religion.

Court to decide if members of Ahmadiyya are Muslims

Free Malaysia Today | The High Court fixed 19 March to determine whether 39 individuals who professed the Ahmadiyya belief are Muslims by original faith or otherwise, which would decide whether the religious court had authority over them. In 2018, the High Court ruled that JAIS had no jurisdiction over the Ahmadiyya community. Lawyer Michael Cheah represented the individuals.

Dua lapor polis berhubung dakwaan campur tangan kehakiman

Malaysiakini | Peguam Michael Cheah berkata, siasatan lanjut diperlu terhadap dakwaan hakim Mahkamah Rayuan Hamid Sultan Abu Backer tentang salah laku badan kehakiman. Beliau merupakan satu-satunya hakim yang menentang keputusan Mahkamah Rayuan terhadap tujuh aktivis mahasiswa yang memfailkan rayuan atas hujah sama ada seksyen 27(5)(a) dan 27(2) Akta Polis 1967 bertentangan dengan Artikel 10(1)(b) Perlembagaan Persekutuan yang menjamin hak berhimpun.