Interfaith council queries Anwar over non-extension of judges' tenure
In a statement, the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) cited Anwar's recent remarks that procedures must be followed when judges reach retirement age.
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