DAP hopes Tengku Maimun, Abang Iskandar will be given tenure extension
In a statement today, the party's Central Working Committee (CWC) said this was in accordance with the Federal Constitution, adding that both judges had performed their duties impeccably and with utmost integrity.
While acknowledging that such extensions were not a matter of right, the committee said, past senior judges were given similar extensions upon reaching mandatory retirement age and saw no reason why the same shouldn't apply to the current chief justice and Court of Appeal president.
"The CWC recently held a discussion regarding several matters of national importance. It must be stressed that the DAP's support of the extensions of the said judges is not, in any way, an attempt to politicise the matter.
"This is as a result of a genuine recognition of their contributions to the development and reform of the Judiciary, which is one of the key priorities of the Madani government," it said today.
Given their contributions and performances, CWC said, it was in the view that extending the tenures of both top judges would enhance the government's commitment to strengthening the judiciary and improving its administration.
The committee also said merit should remain a central consideration in both judicial appointments and the extension of service.
"We further note that there will be many vacancies left in the Federal Court due to the recent and impending retirements of judges.
"This makes it all the more important to retain the current chief justice and president of the Court of Appeal to ensure a smooth transition of new appointees to the Federal Court in due course," it said.
Tengku Maimun's term is set to end today, while Abang Iskandar is set to retire tomorrow.
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