Wan Ahmad Farid Named New Chief Justice

Malaysia has a new chief justice but appointment stirs fresh controversy

Wan Ahmad Farid’s political ties to 1MDB scandal-hit Najib have raised concerns about judicial independence.

Malaysia’s King appoints Wan Ahmad Farid as new Chief Justice

The 62-year-old was previously deputy home minister but retired from politics in 2013. Read more at straitstimes.com.

King appoints Wan Ahmad Farid as new Chief Justice

PETALING JAYA: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has approved the appointments of three top judicial figures, including Court of Appeal judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh as the new Chief Justice of the Federal Court. Read full story

Wan Ahmad Farid named new Chief Justice

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh has been appointed the new Chief Justice of Malaysia, succeeding Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, who retired on July 2. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Wan Farid appointed chief justice, oath taking ceremony on July 28

UPDATED 12.47AM | He replaces Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat as the top judge.

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