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Interfaith group backs PN, wants Harapan to honour judicial reform vow

Interfaith group backs PN, wants Harapan to honour judicial reform vow

MCCBCHST stresses need to safeguard judicial independence at all times.
Restore judiciary's standing as equal branch of govt - Takiyuddin

Restore judiciary's standing as equal branch of govt - Takiyuddin

UPDATED 2.15PM | PAS leader moots amending constitutional clause to pre-1988 era.
COMMENT | Could Malaysia's judiciary rise again?

COMMENT | Could Malaysia's judiciary rise again?

Senior judges have put it on the right path, but gains can be easily reversed.
COMMENT | What happened during 1988 judicial crisis?

COMMENT | What happened during 1988 judicial crisis?

The year the justice system collapsed, justice dimmed and its guardians fell.
Warisan legal adviser pushes for louder Sabah voice in judiciary, JAC

Warisan legal adviser pushes for louder Sabah voice in judiciary, JAC

Chin notes troubling state of East M'sian representation within judiciary.
COMMENT | Promise and perils of AI in court work

COMMENT | Promise and perils of AI in court work

AI reshaping law with greater speed but needs strict ethical oversight.
Reform contempt laws, not use them to shield judiciary - Zaid

Reform contempt laws, not use them to shield judiciary - Zaid

UPDATED 11.37AM | Former law minister says the laws are being used to stifle criticism.
Interfaith council urges judicial reform to uphold separation of powers

Interfaith council urges judicial reform to uphold separation of powers

UPDATED 11.48AM | It says amendment necessary to uphold the independence of the judiciary.
MP SPEAKS | Zaid’s call for PM to resign misguided

MP SPEAKS | Zaid’s call for PM to resign misguided

It undermines separation of powers, ignores constitutional questions.
PM: Govt looking to extend services of CJ, senior judges

PM: Govt looking to extend services of CJ, senior judges

This follows questions on the delay in extending their tenures.
Why no judicial extensions for CJ, top judges, rights group asks

Why no judicial extensions for CJ, top judges, rights group asks

The 3 senior judges are set to retire in a few months.
COMMENT | Basic Structure Doctrine the last lock on Pandora's Box?

COMMENT | Basic Structure Doctrine the last lock on Pandora's Box?

Preventing parliamentary majorities from dismantling constitutional foundations.
COMMENT | Basic Structure Doctrine and the Constitution

COMMENT | Basic Structure Doctrine and the Constitution

A response to former CJ Abdul Hamid Mohamad.
COMMENT | Will our legal professionals aspire to the Kneedler standard?

COMMENT | Will our legal professionals aspire to the Kneedler standard?

The US official leaves behind a legacy of quiet service to the law.
COMMENT | Basic structure: Should M'sia not revert its position?

COMMENT | Basic structure: Should M'sia not revert its position?

The legal principle seems unnecessary as Constitution is clear.
LETTER | Judicial reform is hollow without prosecutorial independence

LETTER | Judicial reform is hollow without prosecutorial independence

Meaningful change takes willpower and a sense of urgency.
COMMENT | Real issue behind the CJ debate

COMMENT | Real issue behind the CJ debate

This is not about the current top judge's integrity or personality.
COMMENT | Judicial independence no excuse to override Constitution

COMMENT | Judicial independence no excuse to override Constitution

Nazri’s views, though unpopular, raise pertinent points.
Dr M's lawyer defends Anwar, CJ, moots committee on judicial reform

Dr M's lawyer defends Anwar, CJ, moots committee on judicial reform

Debate stirred up on prime minister's power in the appointment of judges.
COMMENT | Beware the rise of unaccountable bench

COMMENT | Beware the rise of unaccountable bench

Removing PM’s role in judicial appointments will allow judiciary accountable only to itself.
MP SPEAKS | Heed CJ's views, Nazri's criticism illogical

MP SPEAKS | Heed CJ's views, Nazri's criticism illogical

Tengku Maimun's views are in line with govt's promise of institutional reforms.
COMMENT | In death, Pak Lah stirs old sorrows and nation's reflection

COMMENT | In death, Pak Lah stirs old sorrows and nation's reflection

He worked for a better M'sia but thwarted by deep state.
COMMENT | Judicial integrity comes with historical honesty

COMMENT | Judicial integrity comes with historical honesty

Reform begins with consistency.
YOURSAY | Removing PM's role in judicial appointments a necessary reform

YOURSAY | Removing PM's role in judicial appointments a necessary reform

'Honourable judge did the right thing - voicing out a wrong to be righted.'