Anwar: I kept silent out of respect for judicial appointment process
He added that this was part of observing a system of checks and balances as enshrined in the Federal Constitution.
"For a week, the opposition attacked me, calling me a destroyer of the judiciary. But which judge have I removed? Who has been dismissed? None," he said.
Anwar said he remained silent because the appointment process required the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
"I receive the names from the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC), evaluate them, submit them to the King, and upon His Majesty's approval, they are discussed at the Conference of Rulers.
"Only after I meet with the Rulers to provide an explanation, and the King gives his consent, can I respond," he said.
Anwar was speaking at the launch of the Bumiputera Master Plan, Tunas Madani, and the JKP Sdn Bhd Housing Project at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Penang today.
Yesterday, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, consented to the appointment of Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh as the new Chief Justice.
According to a statement from the Chief Registrar's Office, the decision was made based on the advice of the prime minister and after consulting the Conference of Rulers, in line with Article 122B(1) of the Federal Constitution.
His Majesty also approved the appointments of Datuk Abu Bakar Jais as President of the Court of Appeal, and Datuk Azizah Nawawi as Chief Judge of the High Court in Sabah and Sarawak, replacing the current officeholder who is set to retire.
The appointment and oath-taking ceremony will take place on July 28, 2025, at Istana Negara.
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