Judges are appointed by law, not lobby
It is a constitutional duty, carried out through a deliberate and structured process rooted in the Federal Constitution.
The recent appointment of Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh as the chief justice of Malaysia, along with other senior judicial positions, has drawn public attention.
While differing views are expected in a democracy, such appointments must be examined through the lens of law, not political bias or speculation.
Article 122B of the Federal Constitution provides the legal framework for the appointment of judges to the Federal Court, the Court of Appeal, and the High Courts.
It states that such appointments shall be made by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, acting on the advice of the prime minister and after consultation with the Conference of Rulers.
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