Source: Terrirudin not on list given by CJ to PM for new Chief Judge of Malaya
Speculation that the attorney-general is poised for promotion to the Federal Court evokes fears of executive meddling in the judiciary.
Chief justice condemns attempts to undermine judicial independence
Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat says constructive criticism is always welcome, but not attempts to undermine the judiciary’s independence.
Chief justice repeats call by Perak ruler for judges to be free from influence
Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat says both judiciary and alternative dispute resolution systems should strive to provide reasoned decisions while deciding cases independently, fairly and without fear or favour.
Judges must be faithful to the Federal Constitution, chief justice says
Tengku Maimun Tun Mat speaks of former lord president Mohamed Salleh Abas and his fight to preserve the independence of the judiciary.
Man arrested for online threats against chief justice
The case is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948, Section 506 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Ex-CJ reminds Agong he is bound by AG’s advice even if it’s ‘not popular’ among politicians, NGOs
Abdul Hamid Mohamad says in a joint statement that any failure by the Agong to heed advice in his official duties would open up a legal challenge in which the AG could not defend him.
