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COMMENT | Appoint chief judge of Malaya from within judiciary

COMMENT | Appoint chief judge of Malaya from within judiciary

There are Federal Court judges who are more senior and experienced.
Court: Extradition provisions valid, no judicial encroachment

Court: Extradition provisions valid, no judicial encroachment

Govt succeeds in reinstating clauses in case linked to businesspersons wanted by US.
E-Jamin: Judiciary, Bar agree on proposal to reinstate similar e-bail system

E-Jamin: Judiciary, Bar agree on proposal to reinstate similar e-bail system

Phasing out the online platform could burden accused persons from the B40 group - Bar.
Mahathir-era decisions under RCI scrutiny

Mahathir-era decisions under RCI scrutiny

Malaysiakini looks back at RCIs which linked ex-PM in several scandals.
YOURSAY | Pardoning Najib out of the question

YOURSAY | Pardoning Najib out of the question

'There are many others more deserving than Najib.'
'Judiciary wrongly painted as villain when prosecution withdraws charges'

'Judiciary wrongly painted as villain when prosecution withdraws charges'

UPDATED 4.29PM | CJ explains courts can only grant DNAA or full acquittal when prosecution makes such bids.
Commissioners of oaths' group to lodge report over Dubai Move SD video

Commissioners of oaths' group to lodge report over Dubai Move SD video

Pesuma says elements in video impinge on commissioners of oaths' credibility.
AG applies to have Isham jailed or fined for contempt of court

AG applies to have Isham jailed or fined for contempt of court

UPDATED 3.49PM | This over ex-Umno leader's remarks about Najib's 1MDB, SRC cases.
COMMENT | On hold: A year of Anwar - Part 2

COMMENT | On hold: A year of Anwar - Part 2

While public institutions have strengthened, race relations are deteriorating.
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.
We'll continue to defend judiciary independence at all costs, says PM

We'll continue to defend judiciary independence at all costs, says PM

UPDATED 3PM | Anwar says he hadn't encroached on judiciary, allegations false.
PM assured judiciary is independent even in private talks, MP says

PM assured judiciary is independent even in private talks, MP says

PARLIAMENT | 'I believe the things he told me during our chat as comrades.'
Abu Bakar, Karim take oath as Federal Court judges

Abu Bakar, Karim take oath as Federal Court judges

The two judges heard two different cases involving ex-PM Najib.
PM denies claims that judiciary system used for political revenge

PM denies claims that judiciary system used for political revenge

'I know the need to defend the principles of adhering to the law.'
Tens of thousands protest against planned Israeli judicial overhaul

Tens of thousands protest against planned Israeli judicial overhaul

Critics say it will remove checks and balances in democracy. 
YOURSAY | Will M'sian Bar go after PM next after condemning AG?

YOURSAY | Will M'sian Bar go after PM next after condemning AG?

‘PM is equally responsible for the judiciary.’
MACC overstepping jurisdiction by investigating judge Nazlan - C4

MACC overstepping jurisdiction by investigating judge Nazlan - C4

MACC's act is a dangerous precedent of interfering with the judiciary, it says.
LETTER | Only through reforms can justice be served

LETTER | Only through reforms can justice be served

Uphold Code of Ethics to ensure judiciary remains impartial and independent.

Handle judiciary 'breach of etiquette' internally: Ex-judges

Handle judiciary 'breach of etiquette' internally: Ex-judges

Complaints handled by chief justice and ethics committee, says Hishamudin.
Former M'sian Bar presidents lament 'assault' on judiciary

Former M'sian Bar presidents lament 'assault' on judiciary

They also question attorney-general's 'silence' on two judiciary-related matters.
MP SPEAKS | Resurrecting MACC report that disrespects court

MP SPEAKS | Resurrecting MACC report that disrespects court

Judges are not beholden to any government. They owe no loyalty to ministers.
YOURSAY | MACC is not the court of law

YOURSAY | MACC is not the court of law

’Does Azalina have an agenda of her own?’
Nazlan's case is under judiciary’s authority, Azalina reiterates

Nazlan's case is under judiciary’s authority, Azalina reiterates

Minister says she was performing her duties by writing to Shafee.
COMMENT | Bar Council not entirely accurate about probing judges

COMMENT | Bar Council not entirely accurate about probing judges

Judges are not beyond reproach, as what chief justice has said.