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Malaysiakini
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Wan Farid named chief justice
Court of Appeal Judge Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh has been named as the next chief justice, replacing Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat who retired on July 2. 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.
The Star
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Chief Judge Hasnah is acting Chief Justice
KUALA LUMPUR: Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim (pic) will assume the powers and responsibilities of the Chief Justice, including functions under the Constitution, until the post is filled. In a statement, the Office of the Chief Registrar said the decision was made under Article 131A of the Federal Constitution and the provisions of Sections 9(1)(b) and 9(3) of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 (Act 91). 'The Malaysian judiciary remains steadfast in its role as the guardian of justice and will continue to serve the people and the nation with unwavering dedication,' read the statement, Bernama reported. Hasnah, who reached the mandatory retirement age of 66 on May 15, has had her tenure extended by six months until Nov 14. The post of Chief Justice became vacant following the mandatory retirement of Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat on Wednesday. She was the first woman to hold the nation's highest judicial office. Tengku Maimun was appointed Chief Justice on May 2, 2019, succeeding Tan Sri Richard Malanjum.
Daily Express
03-07-2025
- 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
Sinar Daily
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
Chief Judge of Malaya Hasnah Mohammed Hashim to assume Chief Justice role
She will assume the powers and responsibilities of the Chief Justice, including functions under the Constitution, until the post is filled. 03 Jul 2025 10:28am Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim (left) was sworn in as the Chief Judge of Malaya on Nov 12, 2024. - BERNAMA FILE PIX KUALA LUMPUR - Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim will assume the powers and responsibilities of the Chief Justice, including functions under the Constitution, until the post is filled. In a statement today, the Office of the Chief Registrar said this is in accordance with Article 131A of the Federal Constitution and the provisions of Sections 9(1)(b) and 9(3) of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 [Act 91]. "The Malaysian judiciary remains steadfast in its role as the guardian of justice and will continue to serve the people and the nation with unwavering dedication," read the statement. Hasnah, who reached the mandatory retirement age of 66 on May 15, has had her tenure extended by six months until Nov 14. The post of Chief Justice became vacant following the mandatory retirement of Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat yesterday. She was the first woman to hold the nation's highest judicial office. - BERNAMA FILE PIX The post of Chief Justice became vacant following the mandatory retirement of Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat yesterday. She was the first woman to hold the nation's highest judicial office. Tengku Maimun was appointed Chief Justice on May 2, 2019, succeeding Tan Sri Richard Malanjum. - BERNAMA More Like This
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Chief Judge Hasnah Mohammed Hashim to act as Malaysia's Chief Justice
KUALA LUMPUR: Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim will take on the powers and responsibilities of the Chief Justice until the position is officially filled. This interim arrangement follows the retirement of Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, Malaysia's first female Chief Justice. The Office of the Chief Registrar confirmed the transition, citing Article 131A of the Federal Constitution and Sections 9(1)(b) and 9(3) of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964. The judiciary remains committed to upholding justice and serving the nation with dedication. Hasnah, who turned 66 on May 15, had her tenure extended by six months until November 14. Her temporary leadership ensures continuity in the judiciary during this transitional period. Tengku Maimun, appointed Chief Justice on May 2, 2019, retired after reaching the mandatory retirement age. Her tenure marked a historic milestone as she became the first woman to hold the highest judicial office in Malaysia.
