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The Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Strengthen syariah courts to reduce case delays, says ex-CJ
GEORGE TOWN: The syariah judicial system in Malaysia must be reinforced to tackle prolonged case adjournments, ensuring swifter and fairer justice delivery. Former Chief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi highlighted inefficiencies in court administration as a key factor behind delays, particularly in divorce, maintenance, and child custody cases. He stressed that frequent adjournments, often due to absent parties or unjustified requests, waste time and unfairly affect vulnerable individuals. 'Judges must be firm in rejecting weak adjournment pleas. Delayed justice denies justice, and the innocent suffer,' he said. Zaki spoke after presenting 'Memartabatkan Mahkamah Syariah di Malaysia' at the Penang Syariah Law and Judicial Convention. Malaysian Bar Council president Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab and Penang Syariah chief judge Za'im Md Yudin were also present. To improve accessibility, he proposed simplifying procedures for those unable to afford legal representation. 'User-friendly templates for filing cases and pro bono legal aid can ease burdens on the underprivileged,' he added. - Bernama
The Star
a day ago
- Politics
- The Star
Strengthen syariah courts, be firm on case adjournments, says ex-CJ
GEORGE TOWN: The country's syariah judicial system must be strengthened and comprehensively improved to address the issue of prolonged case adjournments, ensuring that justice is delivered more swiftly and effectively. Former Chief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi said that many cases in the syariah courts are delayed due to repeated adjournments and inefficiencies in court administration. He said adjournments often occur due to various factors, including the absence of lawyers or parties involved, as well as adjournment requests made without valid reasons. Such delays, he added, not only waste time but also unfairly burden innocent parties, particularly in cases affecting the underprivileged. "The court is meant to serve justice, but when cases drag on for years, we are essentially denying justice, and it is the innocent who suffer,' he said to reporters after delivering a presentation in conjunction with the Penang Syariah Law and Judicial Convention on Tuesday (July 22). Zaki suggested that the service delivery system in syariah courts be improved to ensure that those in need receive proper assistance without being burdened by complicated or inconvenient procedures. "I propose that the syariah court administration assist individuals who cannot afford lawyers by creating user-friendly templates to simplify the process of filing cases. Even lawyers, if they see people who cannot afford legal services, should step in and help them pro bono,' he said. – Bernama
Barnama
a day ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Ex-CJ: Strengthen Syariah Courts, Be Firm On Case Adjournments
GEORGE TOWN, July 22 (Bernama) -- The country's syariah judicial system must be strengthened and comprehensively improved to address the issue of prolonged case adjournments, ensuring that justice is delivered more swiftly and effectively. Former Chief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi said that many cases in the syariah courts are delayed due to repeated adjournments and inefficiencies in court administration. He said adjournments often occur due to various factors, including the absence of lawyers or parties involved, as well as adjournment requests made without valid reasons. Such delays, he added, not only waste time but also unfairly burden innocent parties, particularly in cases involving divorce, maintenance claims, and hadanah (child custody), especially those affecting the underprivileged. 'That is why I urge judges to be firm in making decisions and to reject adjournment requests that lack strong justification. 'Adjourned cases are simply a waste of time. The court is meant to serve justice, but when cases drag on for years, we are essentially denying justice, and it is the innocent who suffer,' he said. He said this to reporters after delivering a presentation titled 'Memartabatkan Mahkamah Syariah di Malaysia' in conjunction with the Penang Syariah Law and Judicial Convention here today. Also present were Malaysian Bar Council president Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab and Penang Syariah chief judge Za'im Md Yudin. Explaining further, Zaki suggested that the service delivery system in the syariah court be improved to ensure that those in need receive proper assistance without being burdened by complicated or inconvenient procedures. 'I propose that the syariah court administration assist individuals who cannot afford lawyers by creating user-friendly templates to simplify the process of filing cases.
