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Judges, officers and practitioners have to adjust to new measures of operating the judiciary during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The ex-Federal Court judge receives his instrument of appointment from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong today.

Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat says the revision is to attract more senior lawyers to act for accused persons.

'The judiciary didn't ask the police earlier as there was a pending suit in the High Court on the same matter.'

UPDATED 5.52 | Court rules that the aggrieved interest of the applicant, Sangeet Kaur Deo, had been remedied.

Lawyer says he has a right to, as his claim of judicial interference is a key element of the suit against the CJ.

The new CJ believes her seniors bear no ill feeling towards her in her ascension to the top judiciary post.  

Committee chair William Leong says review is in line with Harapan's pledge for Parliament to serve as check and balance on executive. 

The former Federal Court judge's appointment was effective from May 2.

UPDATED 7.09PM | PMO says appointment was made based on Dr M's advice and consultations with Conference of Rulers. 

The post of chief justice has been vacant since April 12, following the retirement of Richard Malanjum.

This comes amid reports of an impasse between the rulers and the Mahathir administration over the issue.

Federal Court judge Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat's name is reportedly one of three submitted for approval.

UPDATED 6.22PM | The premier says it's not just the Agong who needs to approve a replacement for Richard Malanjum. 

UPDATED 5.05PM | The Straits Times quotes a 'source close to a senior monarch' saying rulers want to send a message.