Puad tells Bar to swap street protests with parliamentary parleys
In a statement today, Puad said the group should have taken a different approach instead, like calling for a meeting with the government, to voice out their concerns over an ongoing judicial scandal.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Sun
4 hours ago
- The Sun
Govt to address Malaysian Bar concerns within constitutional framework
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has acknowledged concerns raised by the Malaysian Bar during the 'Walk to Safeguard Judicial Independence' and pledged to address them responsibly within the Federal Constitution's framework. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said emphasised the commitment to transparency in judicial appointments. Last week, the government announced a Comparative Study of the Judicial Appointment System, conducted by the Legal Affairs Division. This initiative aims to clarify the Judicial Appointments Commission's (JAC) role and resolve issues highlighted by the Malaysian Bar. Azalina stated, 'The government is always open to the views of all parties, including the Malaysian Bar, who will also be invited to join in this study, to ensure a more transparent, integrity-based and trusted judicial appointment system for the people.' She stressed that discussions must align with the Federal Constitution, the Judicial Appointments Commission Act 2009, and other existing laws. The Federal Constitution provides mechanisms to address judicial misconduct. Article 125(3) and (4) allows the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to form a tribunal for misconduct investigations, with judges potentially suspended on the Prime Minister's advice after consulting the Chief Justice. Additionally, Article 125(3A) empowers the Chief Justice to refer ethical breaches to the Judicial Ethics Committee under the Judges' Ethics Committee Act 2010. Azalina highlighted the Judges' Code of Ethics 2009 as a legally binding standard for judicial conduct, ensuring the judiciary remains free from external influence. 'This independence is essential to maintaining public confidence in the country's justice system,' she added. – Bernama
The Star
5 hours ago
- The Star
Govt to address issues raised by Malaysian Bar within framework of Federal Constitution, says Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has taken note of the concerns raised by the Malaysian Bar through the 'Walk to Safeguard Judicial Independence' and is committed to addressing the issue responsibly and transparently within the framework of the Federal Constitution. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said as an effort to increase transparency in the appointment procedure of Superior Court Judges, the government announced the implementation of a Comparative Study of the Judicial Appointment System by the Legal Affairs Division of Prime Minister's Department last week. She said the study aims to provide better clarity on the role of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) and also to address the issues raised by the Malaysian Bar. "The government is always open to the views of all parties, including the Malaysian Bar, who will also be invited to join in this study, to ensure a more transparent, integrity-based and trusted judicial appointment system for the people. "In addition, issues raised by the Malaysian Bar should be considered within the framework of the Federal Constitution, the Judicial Appointments Commission Act 2009 [Act 695] and other laws in force," she said in a statement on Tuesday (July 15). Therefore, she said, all quarters should continue to respect the role of the constitution, which is the core of the country's judicial independence. Azalina said the Federal Constitution has established a clear mechanism to deal with judicial misconduct. Article 125(3) and (4) of the Federal Constitution empower the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to establish a special tribunal to investigate allegations of misconduct, and judges under investigation may be suspended on the advice of the Prime Minister after consultation with the Chief Justice, she said. In addition, she said, Article 125(3A) provides the Chief Justice with the power to refer any breach of ethics to the Judicial Ethics Committee established under the Judges' Ethics Committee Act 2010 [Act 703]. She said Article 125(3B) allows for the establishment of a written code of ethics to set high standards of conduct and integrity for judges, while the Judges' Code of Ethics 2009 [P.U. (B) 201/2009], which has been in force since July 1, 2009, is also an important reference for setting clear and legally binding standards of conduct for judges. "This ethical framework aims to ensure that the judiciary is free from political or external influence, thereby guaranteeing the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law. This process means that the Executive and the Legislative Bodies cannot interfere in issues of judicial ethics," she said, adding that this independence is essential to maintaining public confidence in the country's justice system. – Bernama
Malaysiakini
5 hours ago
- Malaysiakini
Puad tells Bar to swap street protests with parliamentary parleys
Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi criticised the Malaysian Bar for holding their "Walk to Safeguard Judicial Independence" protest in Putrajaya, saying it was unbecoming of their image as legal practitioners. In a statement today, Puad said the group should have taken a different approach instead, like calling for a meeting with the government, to voice out their concerns over an ongoing judicial scandal.
