The Malaysian Bar has decided to stage another public march on July 14 to demand judicial independence.

This follows former chief justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat’s retirement on July 1, with no successor yet appointed. Currently, Chief Judge of Malaya Hasnah Hashim has been appointed as the acting chief justice.

In addition, Court of Appeal president Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim also retired on July 3, with no replacement named. Federal Court judge Zabariah Yusof has temporarily assumed the role.

Malaysian Bar president Ezri Abdul Wahab said the planned “Walk to Safeguard Judicial Independence” event is...