Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said the 30 percent salary increase for judges reinforces judicial independence, highlighting that judges do not receive annual increments and are precluded from holding other offices or engaging in business.

Speaking at the Opening of the Legal Year 2026 here today, Wan Ahmad Farid expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the government for the pay adjustment, describing it as both timely and significant.

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