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SNAPSHOT | Azmin rubbishes Bersatu-led rival PN meeting; UNHCR cardholders still subject to M'sian laws

SNAPSHOT | Azmin rubbishes Bersatu-led rival PN meeting; UNHCR cardholders still subject to M'sian laws

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm and 9pm.

Bar wants to challenge Terrirudin's JAC appointment

Bar wants to challenge Terrirudin's JAC appointment

UPDATED 1.25PM | It wants RCI to probe allegations against the Federal Court judge.
Pay hike for judiciary 'meaningful' as judges don't get annual raises: CJ

Pay hike for judiciary 'meaningful' as judges don't get annual raises: CJ

Wan Ahmad Farid says it will strengthen independence and reduce risk of undue interference.
CJ tells judges who can't handle backlog to make 'dignified exit'

CJ tells judges who can't handle backlog to make 'dignified exit'

We cannot allow machinery of justice to get clogged - Wan Ahmad Farid.
YOURSAY | PM shows no courage for institutional reforms

YOURSAY | PM shows no courage for institutional reforms

'Acts to reform our enforcement agencies are what matter.'
Pressuring judiciary for political gain erodes democracy - analysts

Pressuring judiciary for political gain erodes democracy - analysts

Academic says legal avenues, including the right of appeal, remain open.
Ignoring judicial safeguards risks drift to authoritarianism, warns lawyer

Ignoring judicial safeguards risks drift to authoritarianism, warns lawyer

Gurdial criticises PM for allegedly bypassing Judicial Appointments Commission.
CJ aims to strengthen legal advocacy, tackle backlog cases

CJ aims to strengthen legal advocacy, tackle backlog cases

Continuing legal education is very close to my heart, says Wan Ahmad Farid.
100 days as CJ: Wan Ahmad Farid reflects on appointment, reforms

100 days as CJ: Wan Ahmad Farid reflects on appointment, reforms

He discusses his rise to the top and priorities for strengthening the judiciary.
Terrirudin on JAC is PM's decision, can't be challenged - CJ

Terrirudin on JAC is PM's decision, can't be challenged - CJ

UPDATED 4.50PM | Judge him based on performance in court, says Wan Ahmad Farid.
New chief judge of Malaya takes oath of office

New chief judge of Malaya takes oath of office

Hashim swears in before High Court senior judge.
CJ announces moves to tackle backlog with new judges, expanded mediation

CJ announces moves to tackle backlog with new judges, expanded mediation

Deeper, structural reforms needed to sustainably resolve underlying crisis - Wan Ahmad Farid.
Lack of transparency over Terrirudin's JAC appointment troubling: Bar

Lack of transparency over Terrirudin's JAC appointment troubling: Bar

Bar president says a senior Federal Court judge would usually be installed instead.
Terrirudin now on Judicial Appointments Commission

Terrirudin now on Judicial Appointments Commission

The Federal Court judge was appointed by the PM.
COMMENT | The dream of the bench

COMMENT | The dream of the bench

Becoming a judge is the pinnacle of many lawyers' careers.
Budget 2026: Civil servants, judges to get raises, housing aid

Budget 2026: Civil servants, judges to get raises, housing aid

PM announces improved pay scales, housing support in latest federal budget.
Would prosecutors cut same deal for milk stealer as Adam Radlan? - Rafizi

Would prosecutors cut same deal for milk stealer as Adam Radlan? - Rafizi

Pandan MP claims trend of bias against the poor in justice system.
Law and Justice Ministry long overdue for Malaysia - Zaid

Law and Justice Ministry long overdue for Malaysia - Zaid

'It could play crucial role in overseeing, coordinating legal and enforcement framework.'
AI must remain assistive tool, not decision maker - former judge

AI must remain assistive tool, not decision maker - former judge

Harmindar stresses need for proper rules, safeguards before adopting AI in judicial processes.

COMMENT | Strengthening lower court judges' independence

COMMENT | Strengthening lower court judges' independence

Vast majority of Malaysians will only interact with magistrate's, sessions courts.
Anwar hopes chief justice will carry out duties with wisdom, integrity

Anwar hopes chief justice will carry out duties with wisdom, integrity

PM says discussion with Wan Ahmad Farid centred on strengthening public trust in judiciary.
AGC issues key instructions to cops on probe into Zara's death

AGC issues key instructions to cops on probe into Zara's death

However, AG says he cannot reveal further details.
COMMENT | Judges' formation and why their independence matters

COMMENT | Judges' formation and why their independence matters

Protect judicial independence, reduce executive control over judge appointments.
LETTER | Greater Sabah representation needed in apex courts

LETTER | Greater Sabah representation needed in apex courts

Imbalance must be rectified in accordance with MA63.