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DAP to issue stand on Nick Adams' envoy appointment: Loke
DAP to issue stand on Nick Adams' envoy appointment: Loke

The Sun

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  • Politics
  • The Sun

DAP to issue stand on Nick Adams' envoy appointment: Loke

PETALING JAYA: DAP will issue an official statement soon on the controversial potential appointment of Australian political commentator Nick Adams as a special envoy to Malaysia, said party secretary-general Anthony Loke. 'DAP will make a stand. We will issue a statement on that. 'I have just instructed our International Secretary to issue a statement,' he told reporters after officiating the launch of Malaysian Maritime Week 2025. Adams' reported nomination has sparked backlash across the political spectrum, with critics citing his history of far-right rhetoric and open support for US President Donald Trump and the Israeli Zionist regime. On Sunday (July 13), Amanah Youth called the appointment an insult to Malaysia's dignity and foreign policy, labelling Adams a far-right propagandist. PKR Youth also raised concerns, saying Adams' extremist views contradict Malaysian values. Selangor PAS Youth similarly urged Wisma Putra to reject the nomination, citing his anti-Islam rhetoric and staunch support for Israel. Adams, a US-based pro-Trump commentator with no diplomatic experience, is widely known for his provocative public statements.

Anwar to finalise top judiciary appointments pending Rulers' consent, says Loke
Anwar to finalise top judiciary appointments pending Rulers' consent, says Loke

The Sun

timea day ago

  • Politics
  • The Sun

Anwar to finalise top judiciary appointments pending Rulers' consent, says Loke

PETALING JAYA: The appointments to fill several key vacancies in the judiciary including the top post of Chief Justice will be presented to the Conference of Rulers, which is scheduled to convene tomorrow, said DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke. He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had already provided a detailed briefing on the matter to Pakatan Harapan ministers and Members of Parliament yesterday, ensuring that coalition backbenchers were fully informed. 'I think we now have the full picture from the Prime Minister. Of course, he has updated the Cabinet from time to time but yesterday's session was to give an overall view to our backbenchers,' Loke said at a press conference after officiating the Malaysian Maritime Week 2025. He added that the Prime Minister had made it clear that a decision would be made soon, pending the consent of the Conference of Rulers. 'We hope that once the Conference of Rulers gives its consent, the decision will be announced,' he said. Government spokesman and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil also confirmed yesterday that Pakatan Harapan MPs were briefed on the judiciary appointments, among other national matters, during a nearly two-hour meeting with the Prime Minister in Putrajaya. The country's judiciary leadership is undergoing a transition, following the retirement of Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat who made history in 2019 as the first woman to hold the post. Her departure has left a vacancy at the top of the Federal Court bench along with pending appointments to other senior judicial roles. In the absence of a new appointment, Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim has stepped in to temporarily carry out the responsibilities of Chief Justice. Under Article 122B of the Federal Constitution, the Chief Justice and other top judicial appointments such as the President of the Court of Appeal, Chief Judges of Malaya and Sabah and Sarawak as well as Federal Court judges are made by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister and after consulting the Conference of Rulers. These appointments are typically based on recommendations by the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC), a statutory body established in 2009 to ensure transparency and meritocracy in judicial selections. The delay in announcing a successor has attracted public attention, particularly from members of the legal fraternity and civil society, who have stressed the importance of maintaining public confidence in the independence and continuity of the judiciary.

Federal Maritime Law review aims to harmonise, not centralise: Loke
Federal Maritime Law review aims to harmonise, not centralise: Loke

The Sun

timea day ago

  • Business
  • The Sun

Federal Maritime Law review aims to harmonise, not centralise: Loke

PETALING JAYA: Transport Minister Anthony Loke has assured that the federal government's review of Malaysia's maritime laws is aimed at harmonising regulations across the country, not centralising power from Sabah and Sarawak. 'We are not taking over state powers. Maritime rights under the Malaysian Agreement 1963 (MA63) will be fully respected. 'What we want is to harmonise so that if there are inconsistencies between the laws in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak, we can align them with everyone's agreement,' he said at a press conference after officiating the launch of Malaysian Maritime Week 2025. Loke said both state governments are involved in the ongoing legal review and have appointed representatives to the Maritime Law Reform and Review Committee, chaired by Federal Court judge Tan Sri Datuk Nallini Pathmanathan. The committee is currently reviewing six key maritime-related laws, including the Malaysia Shipping Ordinance, the Sabah and Sarawak Merchant Shipping Ordinances and legislation on port operations and privatisation. 'Many of these laws were written decades ago, some even before independence and they no longer reflect the needs of today's industry. 'We need to update them so our maritime sector can stay competitive and ready for the future,' Loke said. The committee has been given a one-year timeline, but Loke said the government is prepared to proceed with any proposed changes as soon as they are ready — even if that's earlier than expected. Loke also said that the government is preparing to table a new bill to establish a special court for maritime cases under the existing High Court structure. 'Right now, there's no dedicated court for maritime matters. We want to set one up so we can better handle legal issues in this field,' he added. The ministry is expected to table the first batch of legal amendments in Parliament by December this year, before the end of the Fifteenth Parliament session.

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