CJ's appointment to be in full compliance with Federal Constitution
10 Jul 2025 09:02am
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Bernama FILE PIX
KUALA LUMPUR - The government has stressed that the vacancies for the positions of Chief Justice and President of the Court of Appeal will be filled in full compliance with the Federal Constitution and relevant laws.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the vacancies for both positions would be filled in accordance with Article 122B of the Federal Constitution, which stipulates that appointments shall be made by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, on the advice of the Prime Minister, after consulting the Conference of Rulers.
"This matter is in line with the Federal Constitution, which is the supreme law of the country and must be upheld by all parties. It also reflects the principle of constitutional monarchy, which forms the foundation of the country's administration,' she said in a statement today.
Azalina said, in this regard, the Conference of Rulers is scheduled to convene for its 269th meeting from July 15 to 17.
She also said the Cabinet had discussed the vacancies for the positions during its meeting on July 9 and had taken full note of public concerns regarding the matter.
Azalina said the government understood the people's concerns about the importance of preserving the continuity and integrity of the judiciary, which served as the pillar of the rule of law.
She said the Madani Government remained committed to strengthening public confidence in the judicial institution, including through long-term improvement measures aimed at enhancing its transparency and independence.
"The government also calls on all parties to give space for the process outlined in the Federal Constitution to proceed smoothly and appropriately in the interest of the country, the rule of law and institutional stability,' she said.
Meanwhile, Azalina said Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim is exercising the powers and duties of the office of the Chief Justice (including those under the Constitution) until the position is filled.
She said this was in accordance with Article 131A of the Federal Constitution, as well as paragraph 9(1)(b) and subsection 9(3) of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964, to ensure continuity in the administration of justice in the country. The post of Chief Justice became vacant following the mandatory retirement of Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat on July 2. She was the first woman to hold the nation's highest judicial office. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
The Chief Justice position became vacant following the mandatory retirement of Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, the country's first woman to serve in the role, on July 2, while Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim retired as President of the Court of Appeal on July 3. - BERNAMA
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