'No constitutional crisis', AGC dismisses call for RCI on judicial appointments

2 days ago

PETALING JAYA: There is no need for a royal commision of inquiry (RCI) nor an investigation by a parliamentary select committee on the alleged irregularities in judicial appointments, says the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) as the situation does not constitute a constitutional crisis.
In a statement on Tuesday (July 8), the AGC confirmed that the process is proceeding in accordance with the Federal Constitution.
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Judicial appointments to follow Constitution, says Azalina

Malaysiakini

5 hours ago

Malaysiakini

Judicial appointments to follow Constitution, says Azalina

The cabinet has discussed the vacancies in the chief justice and Court of Appeal president positions, reaffirming that the appointments will be carried out in compliance with the Federal Constitution. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said said the government is...

[UPDATED] Azalina: Judicial vacancies to be filled in accordance with Federal Constitution

New Straits Times

7 hours ago

New Straits Times

[UPDATED] Azalina: Judicial vacancies to be filled in accordance with Federal Constitution

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