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The Star
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Zabariah appointed Court of Appeal acting president
PUTRAJAYA: Federal Court judge Datuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof (pic) will temporarily assume the powers and responsibilities of the Court of Appeal president following Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim's retirement on Thursday. Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, who assumed the powers and duties of the Chief Justice, said Zabariah's appointment was made under Section 9(3)(a) of the Court of Judicature Act 1964. 'I hereby appoint Zabariah to exercise the powers and duties of the Court of Appeal president effective July 3 until the position is permanently filled,' Hasnah said in a letter on Thursday. A copy of the letter was sent to the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak, Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli, Federal Court Chief Registrar Datuk Zamri Bakar and Court of Appeal Registrar Jumirah Marjuki. Zabariah was appointed as a Judi–cial Commissioner and later served at the Kuala Lumpur High Court from Jan 5, 2009. She was confirmed as a High Court judge on Aug 9, 2010, and on Jan 2, 2013, was assigned to the Seremban High Court. In 2016, she returned to serve as a High Court judge at the Kuala Lumpur High Court. Zabariah was appointed as a Court of Appeal judge on March 21, 2016. She was elevated as a Federal Court judge on Dec 5, 2019. She turned 66 on April 10, which would be the mandatory retirement age, but was given a six-month extension. In March, Zabariah was appointed as a member of the Judicial Appointments Commission. The Court of Appeal president is the second-highest position in the Malaysian judiciary after the Chief Justice.
Daily Express
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Zabariah assumes duties as Court of Appeal president
Published on: Friday, July 04, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 04, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: PUTRAJAYA: Federal Court Judge Datuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof ( pic ) will assume the powers and responsibilities of the Court of Appeal president following Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim's retirement yesterday. In a letter dated yesterday, Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, who is assuming the powers and duties of the Chief Justice, said Zabariah's appointment, effective yesterday, is made under Section 9 (3) (a) of the Court of Judicature Act 1964. Advertisement According to the letter, she is to exercise the powers and duties of the Court of Appeal president until the position is permanently filled. A copy of the letter was also sent to the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak, Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli, Federal Court Chief Registrar Datuk Zamri Bakar and Court of Appeal Registrar Jumirah Marjuki. Zabariah was appointed as a Judicial Commissioner and later served at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on January 5, 2009. She was confirmed as a High Court judge on Aug 9, 2010, and on Jan 2, 2013, was assigned to the Seremban High Court. In 2016, she returned to serve as a High Court judge at the Kuala Lumpur High Court. Zabariah was appointed as a Court of Appeal Judge on March 21, 2016, and as a Federal Court judge on Dec 5, 2019. She turned 66 last April 10, but was given a six-month extension. In March, Zabariah was appointed as a member of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC). The President of the Court of Appeal of Malaysia is the second-highest position in the Malaysian judiciary after the Chief Justice. * 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
The Star
04-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Zabariah assumes duties as Court of Appeal president
PUTRAJAYA: Federal Court judge Justice Datuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof ( pic ) will temporarily assume the powers and responsibilities of the Court of Appeal president, following Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim's retirement on Thursday. In a letter dated July 3, Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, who is assuming the powers and duties of the Chief Justice, said Zabariah's appointment is made under Section 9 (3) (a) of the Court of Judicature Act 1964. "I hereby appoint Zabariah to exercise the powers and duties of the Court of Appeal president effective July 3 until the position is permanently filled," Hasnah said. A copy of the letter was sent to the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak, Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli, Federal Court Chief Registrar Datuk Zamri Bakar and Court of Appeal Registrar Jumirah Marjuki. Zabariah was appointed as a Judicial Commissioner and later served at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Jan 5, 2009. She was confirmed as a High Court judge on Aug 9, 2010, and on Jan 2, 2013, was assigned to the Seremban High Court. In 2016, she returned to serve as a High Court judge at the Kuala Lumpur High Court. Zabariah was appointed as a Court of Appeal judge on March 21, 2016. She was elevated as a Federal Court judge on Dec 5, 2019. She turned 66 last April 10, which would be the mandatory retirement age but was given a six-month extension. In March, Zabariah was appointed as a member of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC). The Court of Appeal president is the second-highest position in the Malaysian judiciary after the Chief Justice.
The Sun
04-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Zabariah assumes duties as Court of Appeal president
PUTRAJAYA: Federal Court Judge Datuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof will assume the powers and responsibilities of the Court of Appeal president following Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim's retirement yesterday. In a letter dated yesterday, Chief Justice of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, who is assuming the powers and duties of the Chief Justice, said Zabariah's appointment, effective yesterday, is made under Section 9 (3) (a) of the Court of Judicature Act 1964. According to the letter, she is to exercise the powers and duties of the Court of Appeal president until the position is permanently filled. A copy of the letter was also sent to the Chief Justice of Sabah and Sarawak, Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli, Federal Court Chief Registrar Datuk Zamri Bakar and Court of Appeal Registrar Jumirah Marjuki. Zabariah was appointed as a Judicial Commissioner and later served at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on January 5, 2009. She was confirmed as a High Court judge on Aug 9, 2010, and on Jan 2, 2013, was assigned to the Seremban High Court. In 2016, she returned to serve as a High Court judge at the Kuala Lumpur High Court. Zabariah was appointed as a Court of Appeal Judge on March 21, 2016, and as a Federal Court judge on Dec 5, 2019. She turned 66 last April 10, but was given a six-month extension. In March, Zabariah was appointed as a member of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC). The President of the Court of Appeal of Malaysia is the second-highest position in the Malaysian judiciary after the Chief Justice.
New Straits Times
04-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Zabariah assumes duties as Court of Appeal president
PUTRAJAYA: Federal Court Judge Datuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof will assume the powers and responsibilities of the Court of Appeal president following Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim's retirement yesterday. In a letter dated yesterday, Chief Justice of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, who is assuming the powers and duties of the Chief Justice, said Zabariah's appointment, effective yesterday, is made under Section 9 (3) (a) of the Court of Judicature Act 1964. According to the letter, she is to exercise the powers and duties of the Court of Appeal president until the position is permanently filled. A copy of the letter was also sent to the Chief Justice of Sabah and Sarawak, Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli, Federal Court Chief Registrar Datuk Zamri Bakar and Court of Appeal Registrar Jumirah Marjuki. Zabariah was appointed as a Judicial Commissioner and later served at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on January 5, 2009. She was confirmed as a High Court judge on Aug 9, 2010, and on Jan 2, 2013, was assigned to the Seremban High Court. In 2016, she returned to serve as a High Court judge at the Kuala Lumpur High Court. Zabariah was appointed as a Court of Appeal Judge on March 21, 2016, and as a Federal Court judge on Dec 5, 2019. She turned 66 last April 10, but was given a six-month extension. In March, Zabariah was appointed as a member of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC). The President of the Court of Appeal of Malaysia is the second-highest position in the Malaysian judiciary after the Chief Justice.
