Malaysian lawyers will march 2.6 kilometers from the Palace of Justice to the Prime Minister's office this afternoon at 2pm in Putrajaya. The peaceful demonstration represents a rare occurrence in the Malaysian Bar's 78-year history since its 1947 founding. Legal professionals plan to deliver a memorandum demanding judicial independence and court system reforms. The march follows only five previous lawyer protests spanning four decades. Weather conditions may challenge participants wearing formal black jackets and long sleeves.
Historical precedent shows lawyers previously walked for justice in 1981, 2007, 2011, 2014, and 2022. Each demonstration addressed different concerns about constitutional rights, judicial appointments, assembly...