Wan Farid named chief justice
In a media statement, the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court of Malaysia said pursuant to Clause (1) Article 122B of the Federal Constitution, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, on the advice of the prime minister and after consultation with the Conference of Rulers, has consented to the appointment of Wan Ahmad.
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