Nurul Izzah urges probe into alleged judicial interference, JAC leak
"These allegations must be investigated transparently to restore public confidence in the judicial institution," she said in a statement shared during the Malaysian Bar's march in defence of judicial independence in Putrajaya today.
She said that recent developments — including police reports and the alleged leak of JAC minutes — had heightened public concern and must not be dismissed.
"An independent judiciary is essential to prevent abuse of power by the government, cabinet, and executive," she said, stressing the need to uphold the system of checks and balances between the judiciary, executive, and legislature.
Nurul Izzah also called for the establishment of a tribunal under Article 125 of the Federal Constitution, comprising at least five senior judges, to examine the matter.
She said that top judicial appointments must be based not only on qualifications but also on the highest standards of moral integrity.
Citing historical episodes such as the dismissal of former Lord President Tun Salleh Abas and the VK Lingam scandal, she described them as painful reminders of the consequences of undermining judicial independence.
Reaffirming her support for an impartial judiciary, she said: "We are exercising our constitutional right to peaceful assembly — a right that is supported by the Prime Minister."
"In the spirit of reform and justice, we must strengthen our institutions to ensure they are more transparent and accountable."
Earlier today, over a thousand participants in the Malaysian Bar's march for judicial independence arrived at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), where they handed over a memorandum to the Legal Affairs Division.
The 2.6km march began at the Palace of Justice and saw strong turnout from the legal fraternity and public figures alike.
Among those present were Nurul Izzah, Kota Baru MP Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hasan, Tasek Gelugor MP Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan, and former Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Rais Yatim.
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