2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Anwar assures critical judiciary vacancies will be resolved soon, says Loke
SUBANG JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured Pakatan Harapan (PH) members of parliament that a decision will be made soon to fill critical vacancies in the judiciary.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke, who was present at the meeting yesterday, said the decision would be reached following the Conference of Rulers' meeting tomorrow.
"We have received the full picture from the Prime Minister.
"In cabinet, he had mentioned the matter and we were briefed from time to time, but yesterday he gave an overall briefing to our backbenchers so that they are fully informed of what is going on.
"He made it very clear that a decision will be made soon to fill the vacancies. The biggest concern right now is the vacancies in the top tier of the judiciary, especially the position of Chief Justice.
"He also made it clear that he will present the matter to the Conference of Rulers tomorrow, and we hope that once they have given their consent, a decision will be announced," he told reporters after attending the launch of the 2025 Malaysia Maritime Week here today.
Yesterday, Anwar held a one-and-a-half-hour meeting with PH MPs.
Anwar, who is PH chairman and PKR president, left the complex at 5.53pm.
