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It's rule of law, not rule by law - CJ reminds judges

It's rule of law, not rule by law - CJ reminds judges

Keeping this in mind will keep democracy alive in Malaysia, says Richard Malanjum.

Yoursay: High time we exorcise our judicial ghosts

Yoursay: High time we exorcise our judicial ghosts

YOURSAY | ‘We cannot let wrongdoers off the hook simply because they have retired or resigned.’
No action against top judge as he's retired - CJ's office

No action against top judge as he's retired - CJ's office

Chief Justice explains this in an affidavit-in-reply to a suit alleging judicial interference.

Senior judge willing to reveal more in RCI, but regrets CJ's reluctance

Senior judge willing to reveal more in RCI, but regrets CJ's reluctance

COA judge Hamid Sultan is disappointed Richard Malanjum is not seeking an RCI.

CJ files affidavit-in-reply to Sangeet’s judicial interference suit

CJ files affidavit-in-reply to Sangeet’s judicial interference suit

Lawyer alleges the chief justice failed to protect the judiciary by suspending two internal probes.

Umno Youth wants 'dancing pair' AG, CJ to break their silence

Umno Youth wants 'dancing pair' AG, CJ to break their silence

The wing's chief says the question of whether the code of ethics has been violated must be addressed.

Asyraf: CJ dancing with lawyers gives impression of 'special position'

Asyraf: CJ dancing with lawyers gives impression of 'special position'

The Umno Youth chief cites several sections from the Judges' Code of Ethics to make his point. 

Dance controversy: Not morals, but of separation of powers, says KJ

Dance controversy: Not morals, but of separation of powers, says KJ

'No problem attending an event, but we must avoid actions which could invite negative speculation.'

Critics of dance at gala don't understand East M'sia - S'wak law group

Critics of dance at gala don't understand East M'sia - S'wak law group

AAS expresses its disappointment that the occasion, reflective of East M'sian hospitality, has been politicised.

It was only one song, says minister on dancing video with CJ, AG

It was only one song, says minister on dancing video with CJ, AG

Liew, however, refuses to comment on the separation of powers between the judiciary and executive.

Deputy law minister puzzled by fuss over dancing CJ

Deputy law minister puzzled by fuss over dancing CJ

UPDATED 2.47PM | However, Hanipa Maidin stresses that critics are entitled to express their opinions.

Umno Youth cries foul over CJ, AG seen dancing in a video

Umno Youth cries foul over CJ, AG seen dancing in a video

Their conduct is an embarrassment to the judiciary, says its chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.
Chief Justice to file affidavit-in-reply to suit by Karpal's daughter

Chief Justice to file affidavit-in-reply to suit by Karpal's daughter

'That's the order (from the High Court),' says Malanjum.
CJ: Nothing wrong in US' DOJ training local judges

CJ: Nothing wrong in US' DOJ training local judges

Richard Malanjum says the department merely shared tips on handling cases they were well versed in. 

Consider community service as a form of punishment - CJ

Consider community service as a form of punishment - CJ

UPDATED 3.26PM | Richard Malanjum says this could be meted out for lesser offences.

Survey finds Malays more receptive to Guan Eng, but not AG and CJ

Survey finds Malays more receptive to Guan Eng, but not AG and CJ

They fear the appointments of non-Malays to the posts could potentially threaten Malay special rights.

Federal Court upholds death sentences of two cult followers

Federal Court upholds death sentences of two cult followers

The men were convicted for the 2013 murder of the Pahang religious department assistant director.
CJ: Focus on delivering justice, not gaining promotions

CJ: Focus on delivering justice, not gaining promotions

Malanjum reminds the judiciary not to write judgments in the hopes of gaining promotions.
CJ tells judges not to be 'executive-minded'

CJ tells judges not to be 'executive-minded'

UPDATED 9:51PM | He points out that their salaries are not paid by the executive but come out of a consolidated fund.

CJ tells judges to be brave as dissent sometimes becomes law

CJ tells judges to be brave as dissent sometimes becomes law

Dissent promotes judicial independence and may even spark changes in the law, says Richard Malanjum.

CJ says Native Court system still relevant in Sabah

CJ says Native Court system still relevant in Sabah

He says state gov't has formed a committee to look into its recognition as equivalent to syariah and civil courts.

Lawyer: CJ's internal probe on 'judicial meddling' insufficient

Lawyer: CJ's internal probe on 'judicial meddling' insufficient

Mohd Haniff Khatri Abdulla also wants a special taskforce and RCI to uphold the integrity of the institution.

Minister: Action on 'judicial meddling' only after probe by CJ

Minister: Action on 'judicial meddling' only after probe by CJ

Liew says he will wait for outcome of internal probe on 'interference' in the cases of Hamid and Karpal.

CJ looking into judical meddling claims

CJ looking into judical meddling claims

Two cases are specifically mentioned – the Indira Gandhi child conversion case and the late Karpal Singh's sedition trial.