Malaysia's judiciary receives new leadership as Datuk Abu Bakar Jais assumes the Court of Appeal presidency. The 63-year-old Federal Court judge steps into the role previously held by Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim, who concluded his tenure on July 3. Abu Bakar brings more than thirty years of legal expertise to his new position. His judicial path began in 2013 when he joined the Kuala Lumpur High Court as a Judicial Commissioner. The appointment marks another milestone in his distinguished career spanning multiple court levels.
Abu Bakar's professional journey encompasses diverse legal roles before reaching the Federal Court bench in June 2023. He earned his law degree from Universiti Malaya between 1982 and 1986, later pursuing specialized training at the University of London. His early career featured positions as a law tutor, deputy public prosecutor, and magistrate across various Malaysian cities. Private practice followed, with partnerships at prominent law firms until 2013. Recent high-profile cases featured his participation in panels reviewing former Prime Minister Najib Razak's conviction.
Abu Bakar's professional journey encompasses diverse legal roles before reaching the Federal Court bench in June 2023. He earned his law degree from Universiti Malaya between 1982 and 1986, later pursuing specialized training at the University of London. His early career featured positions as a law tutor, deputy public prosecutor, and magistrate across various Malaysian cities. Private practice followed, with partnerships at prominent law firms until 2013. Recent high-profile cases featured his participation in panels reviewing former Prime Minister Najib Razak's conviction.
