The High Court civil division will undergo a major reorganisation exercise on Monday, Sept 16, in an effort to ensure "uniformity, expeditious and efficient disposal of cases with optimum use of judicial time".

Family matters will, however, be exempted from the exercise which is expected to substantially reduce the civil case backlog.

Lawyers in Kuala Lumpur were issued letters this week pertaining to the abolition of the seven existing numbered courts, whose functions will be streamlined.

Chief Justice Mohamed Dzaiddin Abdullah, the head of the Malaysian judiciary, is scheduled to officially launch the new system on Oct 1.