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Judicial Reform In Focus

Anand Raj, Vice President, The Malaysian Bar

14-Apr-25 08:30

Judicial Reform In Focus

The Malaysian Bar supports a constitutional challenge against the Judicial Appointments Committee over concerns of executive influence. Chief Justice Tengku Maimun calls for reform to restore trust. Bar Council VP Anand Raj discusses how the case could impact judicial independence and shape Malaysia’s broader institutional reform agenda.

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Produced by: Aisalli Ayub

Presented by: Aisalli Ayub, Philip See, Wong Shou Ning


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Categories:  Law/Activismgovernmentpoliticscontroversies

Tags:  JACthe Malaysian Bar Counciljudicial independencereform agenda





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