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Malaysiakini
an hour ago
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- Malaysiakini
Acting chief justice convenes 'urgent' JAC meeting, reason unclear
Acting Chief Justice Hasnah Hashim has called for an urgent Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) meeting today, according to reports. Online portal Free Malaysia Today quoted a source who said that the meeting is slated for 3pm, despite Section 13(2) of the JAC Act 2009 requiring at least 10 days written notice to commission members.
Free Malaysia Today
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Acting CJ Hasnah summons urgent 3pm JAC meeting, say sources
Hasnah Hashim, by virtue of her appointment as acting chief justice, is the current Judicial Appointments Commission chairman. PETALING JAYA : Acting Chief Justice Hasnah Hashim has summoned an urgent meeting of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC), the body that proposes judges for appointment and elevation, according to sources. The sources said the meeting is scheduled for 3pm today, although Section 13(2) of the JAC Act 2009 stipulated that 10 days' written notice be given to commission members. Hasnah, who took office yesterday, is the commission's chairman by virtue of her position as the nation's top judge. 'The purpose for meeting on an urgent basis is unclear,' one source told FMT. Sections 13(4) and (5) state that the quorum for the meeting is seven, but in the event of the disqualification of members, the quorum shall be reduced to a minimum of five members. Currently, only seven members remain on the JAC following the mandatory retirement of former chief justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, and Court of Appeal President Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim earlier this week. Hasnah, in her capacity as chief judge of Malaya, and Abdul Rahman Sebli as chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak, are JAC members by virtue of their positions in the judiciary. Former attorney-general Idrus Harun, retired Federal Court judge Zainun Ali, former Sarawak attorney-general Talat Mahmood Abdul Rashid and UiTM legal adviser Hartini Saripan were appointed last year as eminent persons by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Federal Court judge Zabariah Yusof was appointed to the JAC in March by the prime minister. The JAC is tasked with selecting suitable candidates to sit as judges in the superior courts – the Federal Court, the Court of Appeal, and the High Courts. Sources said a list of candidates for the posts of chief justice, Court of Appeal president, chief judge of Malaya, and chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak have previously been submitted to the Prime Minister's Office during the tenure of Tengku Maimun. Article 122B(1) of the Federal Constitution provides that the appointments are made by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, acting on the advice of the prime minister, and after consulting the Conference of Rulers. The next conference is scheduled in two weeks.
Daily Express
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Acting CJ Hasnah summons urgent 3pm JAC meeting, say sources
Acting CJ Hasnah summons urgent 3pm JAC meeting, say sources PETALING JAYA: Acting Chief Justice Hasnah Hashim has summoned an urgent meeting of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC), the body that proposes judges for appointment and elevation, according to sources. The sources said the meeting is scheduled for 3pm today, although Section 13(2) of the JAC Act 2009 stipulated that 10 days' written notice be given to commission members. Advertisement Hasnah, who took office yesterday, is the commission's chairman by virtue of her position as the nation's top judge. 'The purpose for meeting on an urgent basis is unclear,' one source told FMT. SPONSORED CONTENT Sections 13(4) and (5) state that the quorum for the meeting is seven, but in the event of the disqualification of members, the quorum shall be reduced to a minimum of five members. Currently, only seven members remain on the JAC following the mandatory retirement of former chief justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat and Court of Appeal President Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim earlier this week. Advertisement Hasnah, in her capacity as Chief Judge of Malaya (CJM) and Abdul Rahman Sebli as Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak (CJSS) are JAC members by virtue of their positions in the judiciary. Former attorney-general Idrus Harun, retired Federal Court judge Zainun Ali, former Sarawak attorney-general Talat Mahmood Abdul Rashid and UiTM legal adviser Hartini Saripan were appointed last year as eminent persons by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Advertisement Federal Court Judge Zabariah Yusof was appointed to the JAC in March by the prime minister. The JAC is tasked with selecting suitable candidates to sit as judges in the superior courts – the Federal Court, the Court of Appeal, and the High Courts. Sources said a list of candidates for the posts of chief justice, Court of Appeal president, CJM, and CJSS have previously been submitted to the Prime Minister's Office during the tenure of Tengku Maimun. Article 122B(1) of the Federal Constitution provides that the appointments are made by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, acting on the advice of the prime minister, and after consulting the Conference of Rulers. The next conference is scheduled in two weeks.
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
I no longer have to carry this burden, says Tengku Maimun
Former chief justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat reached the mandatory retirement age of 66 yesterday, with Tuesday being her last day in office. KUALA LUMPUR : Former chief justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat says it is now up to the government, and her successor, to carry on the duty of upholding judicial independence. Tengku Maimun – who became the first woman to helm the judiciary when she was appointed chief justice in 2019 – reached the mandatory retirement age of 66 yesterday, with Tuesday being her last day in office. Speaking at the launch of her book today, Tengku Maimun said she and her former colleagues had worked tirelessly to uplift the judiciary's image over the past six years. 'I no longer have to carry this burden,' she said. 'I still find it hard to fathom that I spent six years of my life as chief justice, and that I am now retired from a lifetime of service.' Her book, Beyond The Gavel, consists of some of her written judgments from the High Court until Federal Court, as well as some of her speeches. She also thanked her peers – consisting of lawyers and judges – who contributed to the book. Tengku Maimun's retirement was followed by that of Court of Appeal president Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim, whose judicial tenure ended yesterday. Both vacated their office on the eve of their 66th birthday. Chief Judge of Malaya Hasnah Hashim, currently the highest ranked judge in the judiciary, is now the acting chief justice. Hasnah, whose office ranks third in the judicial hierarchy, created history today by occupying the top three positions in the judiciary simultaneously. Hasnah herself reached the mandatory retirement age on May 13, but she secured a six-month extension which allowed her to remain in office until Nov 14.
Daily Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Hasnah now acting CJ after Tengku Maimun's retirement
Published on: Thursday, July 03, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 03, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Hasnah Hashim, 66, secured a six-month extension to her judicial tenure recently, and will retire on Nov 14. (File pic) PETALING JAYA: Chief Judge of Malaya Hasnah Hashim will serve as acting chief justice following the retirement of Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat. The Office of the Chief Registrar said the appointment was in line with Article 131A of the Federal Constitution, and Sections 9(1)(b) and 9(3) of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964. 'The chief judge of Malaya shall exercise the powers or perform the duties of the office of the chief justice, including its constitutional functions, until the position is filled,' it said in a statement today. 'The Malaysian judiciary remains steadfast in carrying out its responsibility as the guardian of justice, and will continue to serve the people and the nation with the utmost dedication.' Tengku Maimun, the country's first female chief justice, retired on Monday after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 66. Hasnah, who was appointed chief judge of Malaya in November last year, recently received a six-month extension to her tenure. She is due to retire on Nov 14. Tengku Maimun, the country's first female chief justice, retired on Monday after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 66. Court of Appeal president Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim also stepped down yesterday after reaching the same age. It is still unclear who will be appointed to fill the two top posts. Under Article 122B(1) of the Federal Constitution, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong appoints judges based on the prime minister's advice, after consulting the Conference of Rulers. The next meeting is set to take place in two weeks. A shortlist of candidates is usually provided by the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC), set up under the JAC Act 2009. However, it is not known if any names have been submitted, or who Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is considering. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
