Court of Appeal Judge Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh has been appointed the new chief justice of Malaysia, succeeding Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, who retired on July 2.

The Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court announced that the appointment was made pursuant to Clause (1) of Article 122B of the Federal Constitution. His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong gave his royal assent following the advice of the prime minister and consultation with the Conference of Rulers.

The statement, issued at midnight, also confirmed...