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Malaysiakini
9 hours ago
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Interfaith council queries Anwar over non-extension of judges' tenure
An interfaith group has questioned whether Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had referred the tenure extensions of three top judges to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, as stipulated under Article 125 of the Federal Constitution. In a statement, the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) cited Anwar's recent remarks that procedures must be followed when judges reach retirement age.
Malaysiakini
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Interfaith council queries Anwar over non-extension of judges' tenure
An interfaith group has questioned whether Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had referred the tenure extensions of three top judges to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, as stipulated under Article 125 of the Federal Constitution. In a statement, the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) cited Anwar's recent remarks that procedures must be followed when judges reach retirement age.
Malaysiakini
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Group backs PN, urges Harapan to honour judicial reform pledge
The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) has backed Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan's call to amend Article 121 of the Federal Constitution and restore its original form. MCCBCHST stressed the need to safeguard judicial independence at all times. The council urged the government to carry out the promised...
Malaysiakini
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Interfaith council urges judicial reform to uphold separation of powers
The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Taoism (MCCBCHST) has urged the government to amend Article 122B of the Federal Constitution, arguing that it grants excessive power to the executive in judicial appointments. In a statement, the council said the amendment is necessary to uphold the independence of the judiciary and honour the government's election manifesto commitment to reforms that...
