Judicial Appointments Announcement Expected Tomorrow, Says PM Anwar
'I think let them decide and tomorrow, hopefully, there will be an announcement that would clearly dispel the so-called negative perceptions,' he said in his speech at Malaysia's International Conference on Integrity and Governance here today.
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, stressed that the MADANI government fully upholds judicial independence and has not interfered in any court proceedings or decisions during his tenure.
'…so I rest my case, and I hope when the announcement is made, things will prove that this government is committed to reform, including the principle of judicial independence,' he added.
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