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AGC on judiciary concerns: VK Lingam comparison unwarranted

AGC on judiciary concerns: VK Lingam comparison unwarranted

UPDATED 11.10AM | Allegations against senior judge are speculative and unproven, it says.
COMMENT | Anwar must stay put and think

COMMENT | Anwar must stay put and think

An allegedly brewing judicial crisis demands his full attention at home.
RCI demands mount as PM comes under scrutiny over judges' appointments

RCI demands mount as PM comes under scrutiny over judges' appointments

Transparency must be prioritised to maintain public confidence, says Teresa.
RCIs ineffective, no-confidence vote against PM better: Zaid

RCIs ineffective, no-confidence vote against PM better: Zaid

Former minister dismisses RCI suggestion on alleged judicial crisis, calls them political theatre.
Cut Brazil trip short, return to deal with judicial crisis - opposition tells PM

Cut Brazil trip short, return to deal with judicial crisis - opposition tells PM

PAS info chief demands govt urgently and transparently address PKR MPs’ claims.
Judicial appointments: 'PM has nothing to hide from Parliament'

Judicial appointments: 'PM has nothing to hide from Parliament'

UPDATED 12.45PM | Rafizi hopes Anwar will attend PSSC proceeding.
PKR MPs call for RCI on judiciary, fear new VK Lingam-esque scandal

PKR MPs call for RCI on judiciary, fear new VK Lingam-esque scandal

UPDATED 12.12PM | They want the RCI to probe four key allegations of impropriety.
Group questions urgent JAC meeting, PM's role in judge appointments

Group questions urgent JAC meeting, PM's role in judge appointments

JAC meeting requires 10-day notice, says Defend the Judiciary Secretariat.
LETTER | Judiciary not playground of partisan preferences

LETTER | Judiciary not playground of partisan preferences

Judicial appointments should be removed from politicians.
COMMENT | Madani's nightmare about to begin

COMMENT | Madani's nightmare about to begin

Leaving post of CJ vacant without designated successor is unacceptable.
MPs urged to debate judicial appointments issue

MPs urged to debate judicial appointments issue

'Defend judiciary' calls on Hamzah to table Dewan Rakyat motion.
Interfaith council queries Anwar over non-extension of judges' tenure

Interfaith council queries Anwar over non-extension of judges' tenure

It notes that JAC has no role in extensions, PM's duty to refer to Agong.
COMMENT | 2 chief justices: Divergent paths in upholding Constitution

COMMENT | 2 chief justices: Divergent paths in upholding Constitution

Hasnah prefers caution; Maimun upheld judicial independence boldly.
Zabariah is acting Court of Appeal president

Zabariah is acting Court of Appeal president

UPDATED 11.57AM | The Federal Court judge is appointed under the Courts of Judicature Act 1964.
Judicial independence torch passed to govt, successor: Ex-CJ

Judicial independence torch passed to govt, successor: Ex-CJ

I no longer have to carry this burden - Tengku Maimun.
COMMENT | Why Hasnah Hashim embodies the ideal jurist

COMMENT | Why Hasnah Hashim embodies the ideal jurist

Hasnah favours restrained rulings, unlike Maimun’s expansive constitutionalism.
Bickering politicians affirm justice dances to power's tune

Bickering politicians affirm justice dances to power's tune

Rival politicians accuse each other of manipulating law for political gain.
Chief judge of Malaya in two acting posts 'unprecedented' - PN

Chief judge of Malaya in two acting posts 'unprecedented' - PN

Takiyuddin calls on PM to expedite appointment of two top judges.
COMMENT | Judicial appointments: Empower Dewan Rakyat, not one man

COMMENT | Judicial appointments: Empower Dewan Rakyat, not one man

Reform a necessary recalibration to restore balance and public trust.
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.
As judges exit, M'sian Bar tells govt to learn from 1988 judiciary saga

As judges exit, M'sian Bar tells govt to learn from 1988 judiciary saga

'A permanent reminder of how fragile judicial independence can be when vigilance falters.'
'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.
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.
KINIGUIDE | On the appointment of judges and how PM has a role

KINIGUIDE | On the appointment of judges and how PM has a role

Tengku Maimun's retirement sparks calls to reform judge appointment process.