Bersih lawyers join judicial appointments law challenge
It thanked Kuala Lumpur High Court judge Amarjeet Singh today for allowing Bersih lawyers Ramkarpal Singh and Kuhan Manokaran to serve as "amicus curiae" (impartial observing lawyer with leave to argue).
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The Star
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- The Star
Bersih welcomes appointment of Malaysia's three top judges
KUALA LUMPUR: The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) has welcomed the appointment of the country's three top judges, including Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh. The Bersih steering committee expressed hope that Wan Ahmad's firm stance in upholding the country's principles of sovereignty would continue in his tenure as Chief Justice, adding that Wan Ahmad Farid, who had been part of the political paty Umno, had recused himself from hearing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's case as a High Court judge in 2022. "Such a stance is vital to ensure that the public respects the judiciary as a body that upholds the principle of legal sovereignty,' the committee said in a statement on Friday (July 18), adding that it was vital for Wan Ahamd to avoid causing negative public perception towards the independence of the judicial institution. The appointment of the top three judges, Wan Ahmad Farid as Chief Justice, Datuk Abu Bakar Jais as president of the Court of Appeals and Datuk Azizah Nawawi as Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak, was made public on Thursday (July 17). The appointments were made based on Clause (1) of Article 122B of the Federal Constitution, after obtaining the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the advice of the Prime Minister and after consulting the Conference of Rulers. They are set to receive their letters of appointment and take their oaths of office in front of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia at Istana Negara on July 28, 2025.- Bernama
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Fahmi: PM clarifies judicial appointments, urges party unity
SHAH ALAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all parties, including those within PKR who may no longer share the same views, to "move on" after issues concerning judicial appointments were addressed. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said this following a closed-door meeting between Anwar and PKR members and leaders today. When asked about the essence of the prime minister's message, Fahmi said several matters were clarified, including those related to judicial appointments, which he said had been resolved, with earlier allegations proven baseless. "On the appointment of the Chief Justice, the prime minister said that all the slander and accusations that had been circulating have now been answered. The appointment process followed what is stated in the Federal Constitution. "The names submitted were those recommended by the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC). There were no names outside of this list, and the process was in full compliance with the JAC Act and Article 122B of the Constitution," he said. Fahmi also dismissed allegations of interference in judicial appointments, adding that Anwar had welcomed criticisms raised by non-governmental organisations (NGOs). "In fact, most responses, including that from the Bar Council, were positive and served as a reminder that this is not just about appointments but about strengthening the reform process and institutional integrity," he said. Meanwhile, PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said all parties should embrace the prime minister's advice and suggestions, especially on reconciliation. "We must be at peace, act with integrity and remain united because this party is our family, our home, and we must protect it, especially now that the internal elections are over," he said. In a related development, PKR Youth deputy chief and Kota Damansara assemblyman Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim said the prime minister also addressed several matters during the meeting, including the controversy surrounding the Chief Justice's appointment, which he said had been blown out of proportion. "The prime minister reminded members and voters not to be swayed by the opposition's narrative. "The issues being raised stem from individuals with poor track records in the judiciary. He (Anwar) made it clear to members not to be influenced, because when the truth comes out, there's really nothing there," he said.
