A Malaysian lawmaker wants the government to state whether three top judges will keep their jobs for six more months. Ramkarpal Singh represents Bukit Gelugor and leads the DAP National Legal Bureau. He says people deserve to know about Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat and two other senior court officials. The judges could receive extensions under current law. Singh believes the public has a right to this information.
The politician sees no good reason to deny the extensions. Court of Appeal President Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim and Federal Court Judge Nallini Pathmanathan face the same situation. Singh argues that keeping these judges helps the court system run smoothly. Many Federal Court members have retired recently. The lawmaker wants stability during this transition period.
Singh reminds officials that Malaysia's constitution allows judge extensions. He says this legal tool should help courts work better. The country faces empty judge positions after several retirements. Singh stresses that three judges need extensions, not just one person. These officials hold the two highest ranks in Malaysia's court system.
The lawmaker praises all three judges for their good work. He says they have protected the constitution as their oath requires. Singh believes six-month extensions make sense for the court system. He asks the government to think seriously about this request. The politician says granting extensions would show the government cares about court reforms.
The politician sees no good reason to deny the extensions. Court of Appeal President Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim and Federal Court Judge Nallini Pathmanathan face the same situation. Singh argues that keeping these judges helps the court system run smoothly. Many Federal Court members have retired recently. The lawmaker wants stability during this transition period.
Singh reminds officials that Malaysia's constitution allows judge extensions. He says this legal tool should help courts work better. The country faces empty judge positions after several retirements. Singh stresses that three judges need extensions, not just one person. These officials hold the two highest ranks in Malaysia's court system.
The lawmaker praises all three judges for their good work. He says they have protected the constitution as their oath requires. Singh believes six-month extensions make sense for the court system. He asks the government to think seriously about this request. The politician says granting extensions would show the government cares about court reforms.
