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Free Malaysia Today
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
National security, judicial appointments discussed at rulers' conference
Keeper of the Rulers' Seal Syed Danial Syed Ahmad said the conference was also briefed on the ban on vaping, and the need for registration of marriages involving refugees and asylum seekers in Malaysia. PETALING JAYA : Issues concerning national security, judicial appointments, and the ban on vaping were among the key topics discussed at the 269th Conference of Rulers meeting held at Istana Negara today. Keeper of the Rulers' Seal Syed Danial Syed Ahmad said the meeting was presided over by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. 'Today, the conference received the latest briefings on national security from Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail, and on national defence from armed forces chief Nizam Jaffar,' Bernama reported him as saying. Syed Danial said the meeting deliberated on judicial appointments to the Federal Court, the Court of Appeal and the High Court, as well as the appointments of the chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak, the Court of Appeal president, and the chief justice. 'The conference took note of the proposal to impose a complete ban on the sale and use of vape or electronic cigarettes in the country. 'Also tabled at the meeting were legal opinions from the 126th and 127th meetings of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs' muzakarah committee, along with resolutions from the 2025 special meeting of the committee,' he said. Syed Danial said the conference was briefed on the need for registration of marriages involving refugees and asylum seekers in Malaysia, as well as a Cabinet paper regarding a centralised policy on the management of seized and forfeited assets. Present at the meeting were Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah, Sultan of Kedah Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah and Yang diPertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. Also in attendance were Tengku Mahkota of Kelantan Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra, Tunku Temenggong Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Sultan Ibrahim and Tengku Arif Bendahara Pahang Tengku Muhammad Iskandar Ri'ayatuddin Shah. Governors Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar of Sarawak, Ali Rustam (Melaka), Musa Aman (Sabah) and Ramli Ngah Talib (Penang) also attended the meeting. Also present were chief ministers and menteris besar, including a representative of the Sarawak premier. Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim attended the pre-council meeting held yesterday, also at Istana Negara. The last Conference of Rulers meeting was on Feb 5, presided over by the Sultan of Kedah.
Free Malaysia Today
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Don't speculate on top judicial appointments, says Selangor sultan
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah agreed that the king has the authority to make top judicial appointments on the advice of the prime minister and after consulting the rulers. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has urged all parties against speculating on the top judicial appointments to be made soon. The sultan said the main items on the agenda for the 269th Conference of Rulers meeting included negotiating the appointment of the new chief justice, Court of Appeal president, chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak, as well as other superior court judges. He voiced his support for Istana Negara's statement last week reiterating that the constitution provides for the king to make appointments to these key roles in the judiciary on the advice of the prime minister and after consulting the rulers. 'The process that has been provided for under the Federal Constitution must be carried out transparently and carefully to preserve the rule of law and uphold the principle of justice, which is a core pillar of this nation. 'Therefore, all parties are urged to refrain from speculating and making negative accusations without first obtaining the complete and legitimate facts of a matter,' he said in a statement. The government came under criticism over delays in the appointment of senior judges following the retirement of the chief justice and Court of Appeal president, and impending vacancies in the superior courts. Chief Judge of Malaya Hasnah Hashim is serving as acting chief justice following the retirement of Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, while Federal Court judge Zabariah Yusof became acting Court of Appeal president after Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim retired. Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli is set to retire this month.
Malay Mail
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Rulers weigh national security, vape ban and top judicial picks at latest conference
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Issues concerning national security, judicial appointments, and the proposed ban on vape were among the key topics discussed at the 269th Conference of Rulers meeting held at Istana Negara today. The Keeper of the Rulers' Seal, Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, in a statement, said the meeting was presided over by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. 'Today, the Conference received the latest briefings on national security from the Inspector-General of Police, Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail, and on national defence from the Chief of Defence Forces, General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar,' he said. Syed Danial said that the meeting also deliberated on appointments of judges, including those to the Federal Court, Court of Appeal, and High Courts, as well as on appointments of the Chief Judges of Sabah and Sarawak High Courts, President of the Court of Appeal, and the Chief Justice of Malaysia. 'The Conference also took note of the proposal to impose a complete ban on the sale and use of vape or electronic cigarettes in the country. 'Also tabled at the meeting were legal opinions from the 126th and 127th Meetings of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) Muzakarah Committee, along with resolutions from the 2025 Special Meeting of the Muzakarah Committee,' he said. Additionally, Syed Danial said the Conference was further briefed on the need for registration of marriages involving refugees and asylum seekers in Malaysia, as well as the Cabinet Paper regarding a centralised policy on the management of seized and forfeited assets. Present at the meeting were Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah, Sultan of Kedah Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah and the Yang Dipertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. Also in attendance were Tengku Mahkota of Kelantan Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra, Tunku Temenggong Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Sultan Ibrahim, and Tengku Arif Bendahara Pahang Tengku Muhammad Iskandar Ri'ayatuddin Shah. Governors Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar of Sarawak, Tun Dr Mohd Ali Rustam (Melaka), Tun Musa Aman (Sabah) and Tun Ramli Ngah Talib (Penang) also attended the meeting. Also present were Chief Ministers and Menteri Besar, including the representative of the Sarawak Premier. His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, graced the pre-council meeting held yesterday, also at Istana Negara. The last Conference of Rulers meeting was held on February 5, presided over by the Sultan of Kedah. — Bernama
