Malaysia’s Sultans End Meeting without Naming New Top Judges, Urge Public Not to Speculate over Judiciary Crisis

Meet Malaysia's new top three judges

KUALA LUMPUR: The Chief Registrar’s Office, in a statement issued at midnight, has confirmed the appointments of three top judicial figures, ending days of speculation over the leadership reshuffle within the country’s judiciary.

Malaysia’s sultans end meeting without naming new top judges, urge public not to speculate over judiciary crisis

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had earlier said that the rulers would announce the appointments on Wednesday (Jul 16).

Do not speculate on judicial appointments, says Selangor Ruler

PETALING JAYA: Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has said that all parties should not speculate on the matter of judicial appointments. Read full story

Court of Appeal judge Wan Ahmad Farid to become next CJ?

Former deputy minister among front-runners for the job.

In no rush to judge: Malaysia’s rulers forgo naming new justices

A prolonged leadership vacuum in the judiciary could damage public trust in Malaysia’s legal system, experts warn.

Wan Ahmad Farid emerges as dark horse for Malaysia’s Chief Justice amid judicial uncertainty

Malaysia’s next Chief Justice frontrunner is former deputy minister-turned-judge Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh, currently serving on the Court of Appeal, amid ongoing controversy over the appointment. Read more at straitstimes.com.