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The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Looking abroad for judicial appointment reform
THE government is undertaking a comprehensive, evidence-based comparative study of judicial appointment models from other countries to enhance the transparency and independence of Malaysia's judicial appointment process, Parliament was told. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the comparisons were done with the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia and India. She said the effort is being led by the Legal Affairs Division under the Prime Minister's Department and involves inclusive engagement sessions with key stakeholders. 'They include the judiciary, Bar Council, MPs from both sides, institutions of higher learning, constitutional experts, civil society organisations as well the public. 'This approach is intended to ensure that judicial appointments are carried out in a more transparent and independent manner, in line with the principles of the Federal Constitution,' she said in a written reply to Hassan Abdul Karim (PH-Pasir Gudang) on measures to improve the judicial appointment process to uphold the doctrine of separation of powers.
The Star
15-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
PSA gets royal assent, says Johari
SEREMBAN: The Parliamentary Services Act 2025 (PSA) has received royal assent from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, paving the way for Parliament to operate as an independent entity, says Tan Sri Johari Abdul. The Dewan Rakyat Speaker said the date of the Act's enforcement will be announced soon by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. 'I was informed by the Dewan Rakyat secretary that His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has signed the PSA. This means Parliament will now exist as an independent entity. 'Parliament will convene on July 21, and I will be discussing with the minister to set the official date for the enforcement of this Act,' Johari told reporters after opening a youth parliament workshop here yesterday, Bernama reported. The implementation of the PSA will allow Parliament to function without being bound by instructions from the Executive. The original Parliamentary Services Act was introduced in 1963 but was repealed in 1992. 'This Act is the result of strong collaboration between the Opposition and the government, both of which gave it their full support,' he said. On March 5 this year, the Dewan Rakyat passed the Parliamentary Services Bill 2025, granting Parliament autonomy to determine its own policies and governance for the first time in 33 years. The passing of the Bill marked a major milestone in the institutional reform efforts championed by the government. It aims to restore the country's administration through the enactment of legislation that enables Parliament to function as a truly independent and sovereign institution. The original Parliamentary Services Act was introduced in 1963 but was repealed in 1992.
