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New Straits Times
an hour ago
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- New Straits Times
Wan Suraya's AG appointment complies with law, says Kulasegaran
KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment of Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi as Auditor General (AG) is legitimate and in line with the Federal Constitution and Audit Act 1957, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran. During the ministry's winding-up session on the AG Report 2/2025, Kulasegaran said there was no arising issue regarding Wan Suraya's appointment and that legal provisions governing the appointment process were clear. "Article 105 of the Constitution provides that the AG shall be appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the advice of the Prime Minister, after consultation with the Conference of Rulers. "Meanwhile, Section 4 of the First Schedule of the Audit Act allows the AG to be appointed from among members of the public services itself," he said. He also said the act provides that if the AG is appointed from among the public services, the position is pensionable and the remuneration is set at RM27,758 per month, with allowances and privileges under the Second Schedule. However, if the appointee is not from the public services, the remuneration remains the same but would not be pensionable. Both scenarios, he said, are legally accounted for under Article 105(5) of the Constitution. Earlier today, opposition lawmaker Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan questioned the legitimacy of Wan Suraya's appointment as AG and whether it complies with the Constitution. The Kota Bharu member of parliament argued in the Dewan Rakyat today that Article 105(4) of the Constitution implies that the AG must not be a serving member of the civil service, stressing the importance of independence in the role. He claimed that Wan Suraya was a serving civil servant and last held a position at the Malaysian Institute of Integrity.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
PM Anwar confirms Chief Justice appointment followed proper procedure
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed allegations that the recent Chief Justice appointment was altered last minute, stressing that the candidate's name was submitted and approved by the King well in advance. He labelled such claims as baseless attempts to politicise the judiciary. Anwar explained that the appointment process strictly adhered to constitutional provisions under Article 122B of the Federal Constitution. 'The proposed appointment required the Prime Minister's recommendation, the King's consent, and consultation with the Conference of Rulers,' he said during a meeting with Prime Minister's Department staff. The Prime Minister revealed that candidate names, including for the Court of Appeal and High Court judges, were submitted earlier but finalised only after the Conference of Rulers convened on July 15 and 16. 'Everything followed due process. No one can bypass the Conference of Rulers or the King's approval,' he added. Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh was officially named the 17th Chief Justice, with his swearing-in set for July 28. The appointment was confirmed by the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court, citing compliance with constitutional procedures. Other judicial appointments include Federal Court Judge Datuk Abu Bakar Jais as President of the Court of Appeal and Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Azizah Nawawi as the new Chief Justice of Sabah and Sarawak. Anwar urged civil servants to familiarise themselves with judicial protocols and avoid being swayed by political narratives. 'Understand the process before forming opinions. The appointment followed established methods, and Alhamdulillah, it concluded smoothly,' he said. - Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Chief Justice Candidate Submitted Earlier, Receives King's Consent
GENERAL PUTRAJAYA, July 21 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that the name of the Chief Justice announced recently was submitted and approved by the King in advance, and was not changed at the last minute as claimed by some quarters. Anwar described the claim as a baseless accusation that deliberately seeks to politicise the issue to the point of causing confusion among the people regarding the country's judicial system. 'For a week we (the government) were slammed, apparently the Prime Minister did not respond. How could I possibly answer at that time because the process (of appointing judges) was still ongoing. 'The proposed appointment of the Chief Justice must go through the provisions of Article 122B of the Federal Constitution which requires a recommendation from the Prime Minister to be approved by the King, after consultation with the Conference of Rulers,' he said at the Prime Minister's Meeting with the Prime Minister's Department staff here today. Also present were Deputy Prime Ministers, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, as well as the Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. Explaining further, Anwar said the names of the candidates for the Chief Justice and other appointments such as judges of the Court of Appeal and High Court had been submitted earlier, but the process could only be finalised after the Conference of Rulers convened on July 15 and 16. 'The names of the candidates had been submitted earlier, before the country was in a commotion. We were just waiting for the Conference of Rulers to meet on July 15 and 16. Everything is following the process. "No one can precede the negotiations of the Conference of Rulers and the consent of His Majesty," he said. Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh was appointed as the 17th Chief Justice and would be sworn in on July 28. The Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court in a statement on July 17 announced that the appointment was made based on Clause (1) of Article 122B of the Federal Constitution, after obtaining the consent of the King on the advice of the Prime Minister and after consulting with the Conference of Rulers.
Malaysiakini
2 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
No last-minute switch in judicial appointments, says Anwar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim denied last-minute changes in the list of judicial appointment nominations submitted to the Conference of Rulers. He said he had followed the process under the Federal Constitution, expressing his belief that the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) should not be politicised. "In the (Conference of Rulers') meeting, the name we proposed...
Malaysiakini
2 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
No last-minute switch in judicial appointments, says Anwar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim denied last-minute changes in the list of judicial appointment nominations submitted to the Conference of Rulers. He said he had followed the process under the Federal Constitution, expressing his belief that the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) should not be politicised. "In the (Conference of Rulers') meeting, the name we proposed...
