The Malaysian Bar praised Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh's selection as the nation's new Chief Justice. Legal professionals highlighted his 2022 withdrawal from a prominent case that involved British barrister Jonathan Laidlaw. Bar president Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab commended this action as evidence of strong judicial principles. The organization believes this decision reflected his commitment to maintaining public trust in court systems. They expressed optimism that he will lead the judiciary to new achievements.
Wan Ahmad Farid stepped away from the Federal Court case against former prime minister Najib Razak because of his previous political career and family ties to Umno leadership. The court later rejected Laidlaw's application to represent Najib in the SRC International criminal proceedings. The Bar also celebrated Abu Bakar Jais becoming the Court of Appeal President and Azizah Nawawi taking the chief judge position for Sabah and Sarawak. However, lawyers voiced concerns about numerous empty positions across federal courts that require immediate attention.
Wan Ahmad Farid stepped away from the Federal Court case against former prime minister Najib Razak because of his previous political career and family ties to Umno leadership. The court later rejected Laidlaw's application to represent Najib in the SRC International criminal proceedings. The Bar also celebrated Abu Bakar Jais becoming the Court of Appeal President and Azizah Nawawi taking the chief judge position for Sabah and Sarawak. However, lawyers voiced concerns about numerous empty positions across federal courts that require immediate attention.
