Veteran lawyer Gurdial Singh Nijar has warned that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s supposed disregard for established judicial appointment procedures underscores a growing threat to the rule of law.

Addressing a forum in Kuala Lumpur today, Gurdial criticised the prime minister for allegedly bypassing the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC), a body established to ensure the meritocracy and integrity of judges prior to their appointments or elevations.