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The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Malaysia must uphold judicial independence
THE National Human Rights Society of Malaysia (Hakam, or Persatuan Kebangsaan Hak Asasi Manusia) expresses grave concern over recent developments that further undermine public confidence in the integrity and independence of the Malaysian Judiciary. Following our earlier statement on the unequal and unexplained failure to extend the tenures of Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim, and Federal Court Judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan, which is a departure from established convention under Article 125(1) of the Federal Constitution, we are now alarmed by media reports suggesting possible interference in judicial appointments and allegations of misconduct involving a Federal Court judge.
Barnama
7 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
No News On Tenure Extension, Says CJ
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat today reiterated that there has been no update regarding the extension of her tenure, as well as that of two other judges. They are Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim, who holds the second top post in the judiciary and Federal Court Judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan. 'No news,' she responded briefly when asked after launching a book titled 'Law and Practice of Intellectual Property Law in Malaysia', authored by nine individuals, here today.
