Will Malaysia extend its top judges’ terms? The clock is ticking
The DAP, a key ruling party, has made a last-minute appeal to the prime minister to grant a six-month extension, citing public confidence
“There will be many vacancies left in the Federal Court due to the recent and impending retirements of [the judges], which makes it all the more important to retain the current chief justice and president of the Court of Appeal to ensure a smooth transition of new appointees in due course,” the DAP’s Central Working Committee said.
Their appeal came after Anwar said he was being pressured by groups lobbying to retain the judges for their own interests. He defended his silence, saying it was to avoid interfering with judicial procedures, which included obtaining the king’s consent.
“All these procedures must be followed,” he said on Monday.