Consider This: Human Rights in ASEAN — Can AICHR Make a Difference?
In 2025, Malaysia will take the helm of ASEAN and lead its human rights commission, during what is a pivotal time for the region. From addressing the ongoing Rohingya humanitarian crisis to strengthening institutional accountability, Malaysia faces high expectations. Will we rise to the occasion, or will ASEAN’s tradition of cautious diplomacy hold back progress? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with H.E. Edmund Bon, Representative of Malaysia to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (2024-2026) and the incoming chair for 2025.
Tue Dec 10 2024
Consider This: Business & Human Rights — Profit With Principles
The report on Malaysia’s first National Baseline Assessment on Business and Human Rights has just been released, shining a spotlight on how corporate actions can directly impact fundamental human rights. As Malaysia pushes for greater economic growth, this report raises urgent questions about whether businesses are doing enough to protect the rights of workers and communities. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to lawyer Edmund Bon, Representative of Malaysia to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, and lead consultant for the National Baseline Assessment report.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Let's Talk with Sharaad Kuttan (Episode 184)
Let's Talk - A show that brings you into the most important conversations of the day.
Fri Aug 12 2022
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Myanmar perlu benarkan campur tangan AICHR dan AHA Centre - Edmund
Myanmar harus secara sukarela membenarkan ASEAN campur tangan isu dakwaan melakukan genosid terhadap etnik Rohingya melalui AICHR dan AHA Centre.
Tue Nov 14 2017
![Pertimbang proses pemutihan untuk warga Rohingya - Majlis Peguam Pertimbang proses pemutihan untuk warga Rohingya - Majlis Peguam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/61505211192_Bangladesh.jpg)
Pertimbang proses pemutihan untuk warga Rohingya - Majlis Peguam
Kerajaan wajar pertimbangkan proses pemutihan bagi warga Rohingya yang sudah menetap lama di Malaysia serta menyumbang kepada ekonomi negara tanpa sebarang rekod jenayah.
Tue Sep 26 2017
![Bersih 4.0: Mahkamah tetapkan 19 Feb untuk keputusan semakan kehakiman Bersih 4.0: Mahkamah tetapkan 19 Feb untuk keputusan semakan kehakiman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/61440770837_MARIACHIN.jpg)
Bersih 4.0: Mahkamah tetapkan 19 Feb untuk keputusan semakan kehakiman
Terdahulu, dalam hujahannya, peguam Edmund Bon yang mewakili Maria memberitahu tiada bukti bahawa baju kuning Bersih 4.0 mampu mengancam ketenteraman awam atau keselamatan negara.
Tue Feb 02 2016
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Mobile app to increase awareness and access to justice among Malaysians
Lawyer Edmund Bon hopes to educate and empower the public on litigation matters through guidelines and templates to be made available to the public via a mobile application next year.
Thu Sep 25 2014
![Sedition Act: Support pours in for lawyer Edmund Bon on Twitter Sedition Act: Support pours in for lawyer Edmund Bon on Twitter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/81410571625_120x90.jpg)
Sedition Act: Support pours in for lawyer Edmund Bon on Twitter
Support poured in on Twitter for lawyer Edmund Bon is being investigated under the Sedition Act for his comments made earlier this year on fatwa.
Sat Sep 13 2014
![Peguam Edmund Bon pula disiasat dakwaan menghasut Peguam Edmund Bon pula disiasat dakwaan menghasut](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/61357810315_120x90.jpg)
Peguam Edmund Bon pula disiasat dakwaan menghasut
Siasatan itu berhubung kenyataannya mengenai kedudukan fatwa yang tidak terpakai ke atas orang bukan Islam berkait dengan isu penggunaan kalimah Allah.
Fri Sep 12 2014
![Is bringing back preventive law the 'right balance'? Is bringing back preventive law the 'right balance'?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/81358297849_295x200.jpg)
Is bringing back preventive law the 'right balance'?
The government feels that adding more checks and balances to preventive law is the only way curb rising crime, but human rights activists are rejecting the Bill.
Thu Sep 26 2013