Calls grow for transparency in judicial appointment procedure in Malaysia

The Malaysian government’s recent move to enhance transparency in the appointment of superior court judges has been welcomed as a critical step to prevent recurring disputes in the judicial system. Lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla said this was the right direction forward and emphasised the need for continued efforts to review and strengthen the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Act 2009, along with judicial appointment and promotion procedures. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said had earlier assured the public that the unity government was aware of the concerns raised through the 'Walk to Safeguard Judicial Independence.' She said the government would address the issue responsibly and transparently in accordance with the Federal Constitution.
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