Nine PKR lawmakers pressed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration to reform how Malaysia selects judges. The parliamentarians argued that recent judicial leadership problems demand systemic changes to prevent future disruptions. Rafizi Ramli and eight colleagues emphasized that filling 31 empty judicial positions remains urgent for court operations.
The group acknowledged mixed public responses to Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh becoming Chief Justice on July 28. Critics questioned his political background as a former Umno member and junior status among judges. The MPs expressed hope that Wan Ahmad Farid will maintain judicial independence like his predecessor Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.
Reform suggestions target the prime minister's appointment powers and parliamentary involvement in judge selection. The lawmakers want automatic representation from legal organizations on the Judicial Appointments Committee. They stressed that merit and seniority should guide all judicial selections according to constitutional requirements.
The group acknowledged mixed public responses to Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh becoming Chief Justice on July 28. Critics questioned his political background as a former Umno member and junior status among judges. The MPs expressed hope that Wan Ahmad Farid will maintain judicial independence like his predecessor Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.
Reform suggestions target the prime minister's appointment powers and parliamentary involvement in judge selection. The lawmakers want automatic representation from legal organizations on the Judicial Appointments Committee. They stressed that merit and seniority should guide all judicial selections according to constitutional requirements.
