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Chief judge of Malaya to serve as acting CJ – court registrar

Chief judge of Malaya to serve as acting CJ – court registrar

This comes after Tengku Maimun retired with no replacement announced.

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'Defend judiciary' urges PM to seek tribunal on top judge allegations

'Defend judiciary' urges PM to seek tribunal on top judge allegations

Potential implications are severe, cannot be taken lightly, secretariat says.

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Bar to hold EGM over judicial vacancies as CJ's term ends

Bar to hold EGM over judicial vacancies as CJ's term ends

Tensions rise over end of Tengku Maimun's term, with no successor named.

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Dr M warns against political interference in chief justice appointment

Dr M warns against political interference in chief justice appointment

Ex-PM says JAC has enough members to evaluate candidates' performance.

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Bar: Govt inaction on CJ's tenure a failure in institutional responsibility

Bar: Govt inaction on CJ's tenure a failure in institutional responsibility

Vacuum at apex of judiciary 'absurd and dangerous,' Ezri says.

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As CJ retirement looms, Fadhli contrasts Tengku Maimun and Azam

As CJ retirement looms, Fadhli contrasts Tengku Maimun and Azam

'One with principles gets no extension, the other with controversy gets retained.'

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Stung Zaid decries exit of CJ who stood against political pressure

Stung Zaid decries exit of CJ who stood against political pressure

Zaid asks if PM prefers more compliant CJ after no offer to extend her tenure.

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No news on tenure extension, says CJ

No news on tenure extension, says CJ

Tengku Maimun will reach retirement on July 1, followed closely by 2 other top judges.

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Govt open to proposal on improving laws, CJ appointment

Govt open to proposal on improving laws, CJ appointment

Cabinet will also examine a legal challenge against JAC Act, Fahmi says

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Abang Iskandar poised to be first Sarawakian CJ, says report

Abang Iskandar poised to be first Sarawakian CJ, says report

Terrirudin expected to be Court of Appeal president.

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COMMENT | Debunking manipulation of chief justice's speech

COMMENT | Debunking manipulation of chief justice's speech

Deceptive strategy to cultivate distorted view of govt.

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CJ calls for ethical conduct in legal fraternity to safeguard justice system

CJ calls for ethical conduct in legal fraternity to safeguard justice system

Tangku Maimun says advocacy is crucial in achieving justice in grey areas.

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Group apologises to ex-CJ over 'Pulangkan Najib' dialogue bungle

Group apologises to ex-CJ over 'Pulangkan Najib' dialogue bungle

It used a poster erroneously showing Abdul Hamid as a speaker at the event.

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M'sian judiciary should function withour bias or fear, says chief justice

M'sian judiciary should function withour bias or fear, says chief justice

Tengku Maimun believes the executive and judiciary can perform duties independently.

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CJ: Leaked draft judgments wicked attempts to undermine judiciary

CJ: Leaked draft judgments wicked attempts to undermine judiciary

The judiciary will continue to enhance its cyber security, says Tengku Maimun.

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Courts, cops and graft busters - collateral damage of political battles

Courts, cops and graft busters - collateral damage of political battles

Politicians smash public confidence in government agencies and the judiciary.

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Chief justice: We did our duty, up to Najib to go to UN

Chief justice: We did our duty, up to Najib to go to UN

UPDATED 6.33PM | Ex-PM has petitioned the UN over his alleged 'arbitrary detention'.

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Kelantan palace denies alleged ban on chief justice, spouse

Kelantan palace denies alleged ban on chief justice, spouse

Palace will consider taking legal action against news portal - comptroller.

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Judges should face due process too, Isham tells CJ

Judges should face due process too, Isham tells CJ

Rakyat's confidence in judiciary will weaken if judges can't be probed, he stresses.

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Ex-chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak buried in Kuching

Ex-chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak buried in Kuching

Mohamad Jemuri Serjan passed away this morning aged 95.

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Chief justice acknowledges M’sia’s rank-drop in human trafficking

Chief justice acknowledges M’sia’s rank-drop in human trafficking

A Tier 3 ranking could affect Malaysia's access to US aid.

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When former CJ, ex-AG turn witnesses in court...

When former CJ, ex-AG turn witnesses in court...

The two legal minds share their experience about testifying from the dock for a change.

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Malaysiakini on trial – apex court to hear contempt case tomorrow

Malaysiakini on trial – apex court to hear contempt case tomorrow

A seven-member Federal Court bench will hear the case at 9am on Monday.

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Court has no power to get prosecutor to file or withdraw charges - CJ

Court has no power to get prosecutor to file or withdraw charges - CJ

This is the legal situation in our country, says Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.

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