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Malaysiakini
2 days ago
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- Malaysiakini
Bar to hold EGM over judicial vacancies as CJ's term ends
The Bar Council has called for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to discuss judicial vacancies, as tensions rise over the end of Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat's term, with no successor named. According to a July 1 circular sighted by Malaysiakini, the EGM is scheduled to take place on July 26 at Menara Matrade in Kuala Lumpur, beginning from 10am. The agenda for the meeting is...
Malaysiakini
2 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
On the appointment of judges and how PM has a role
KINIGUIDE | Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat served her final day as Malaysia's top judge today, before reaching mandatory retirement age, sparking debates about whether her time in office should be extended. This has highlighted questions about how superior court judges are chosen in Malaysia and the prime minister's role in the process. Malaysiakini looks at the existing processes and what the implications are. What does the Constitution say? The general principle for the appointment of judges as per Article 122B of the Federal Constitution is that judges to superior courts - meaning the High, Appeals, and Federal courts - are made by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, on the advice of the prime minister. The Constitution also provides that for the appointments of...
Malaysiakini
2 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
On the appointment of judges and how PM has a role
KINIGUIDE | Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat served her final day as Malaysia's top judge today, before reaching mandatory retirement age, sparking debates about whether her time in office should be extended. This has highlighted questions about how superior court judges are chosen in Malaysia and the prime minister's role in the process. Malaysiakini looks at the existing processes and what the implications are. What does the Constitution say? The general principle for the appointment of judges as per Article 122B of the Federal Constitution is that judges to superior courts - meaning the High, Appeals, and Federal courts - are made by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, on the advice of the prime minister. The Constitution also provides that for the appointments of...
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Jahid denies receiving bribe
Jahid denies receiving bribe Kota Kinabalu: PBS Deputy President Datuk Seri Jahid Jahim denied allegations that he had received a RM150,000 bribe linked to the alleged mining scandal in the State. Jahid, who is State Rural Development Minister, said the allegations published in a Malaysiakini report were unfounded and irresponsible. Advertisement He maintained that he had never received funds for the approval or issuance of mining licences in the State and that his Ministry was not responsible for processing such licences. 'As Tamparuli assemblyman, I wish to state unequivocally that no prospecting licence or any other licence related to mining has been approved or issued in my constituency,' said the four-term assemblyman. SPONSORED CONTENT He claimed that certain parties were abusing media to fabricate false allegations of corruption, often before any official investigation had been held. 'Malaysiakini's attempt to manufacture a false narrative is an outright violation of the law. It invites the public to pass judgement before the due process has run its course,' he said. Advertisement He said he is seeking legal advice and reserves the right to pursue legal action over the report. On Sunday, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) President Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan denied he received RM1.78 million in connection with the alleged scandal. Advertisement The Deputy Chief Minister said he reserved the right to take legal action over the 'irresponsible and damaging' report.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
PBS No 2 denies alleged links to Sabah mining scandal
Sabah rural development minister Jahid Jahim claimed certain parties were abusing news portals to fabricate false allegations of corruption, often before any official investigation had been held. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Parti Bersatu Sabah deputy president Jahid Jahim has denied allegations that he had accepted a RM150,000 bribe in the alleged mining scandal in the state. Jahid, who is the Sabah rural development minister, said the allegations published in a Malaysiakini report were unfounded and irresponsible, The Borneo Post reported. He maintained that he had never received funds for the approval or issuance of mining licences in the state and that his ministry was not responsible for processing such licences. 'As the assemblyman for Tamparuli, I wish to state unequivocally that no prospecting licence or any other licence related to mining has been approved or issued in my constituency,' said the four-term assemblyman. He claimed that certain parties were abusing news portals to fabricate false allegations of corruption, often before any official investigation had been held. 'This attempt by Malaysiakini to manufacture a false narrative is an outright violation of the law. It invites the public to pass judgment before the due process has run its course,' he said. He said he is seeking legal advice and reserves the right to pursue legal action against Malaysiakini and the two journalists involved in the report. The alleged scandal was reported last year after a series of videos linking several Sabah assemblymen to it were leaked. The videos allegedly depicted discussions involving bribery and misconduct related to mineral exploration projects in the state. Yesterday, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) president Jeffrey Kitingan denied a Malaysiakini report alleging he received RM1.78 million in connection with the alleged scandal. The deputy chief minister said he reserved the right to take legal action against the news portal over the 'irresponsible and damaging' report. This morning, Sabah assistant industrial development and entrepreneurship minister Andi Suryady Bandy, Sindumin assemblyman Yusof Yacob and businessman Albert Tei were charged with receiving and giving RM350,000 in bribes related to mineral prospecting licence applications in the state. Andi, of Umno, and Yusof, of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah, were charged with receiving RM200,000 and RM150,000 in bribes, respectively, while Tei was charged with giving the bribes.
