Top Court Vacancies Expose Flaws In Appointment Process

Ragunath Kesavan, Former President, Malaysian Bar Council | Lim Wei Jiet, Constitutional Lawyer

26-Sep-25 08:00

Top Court Vacancies Expose Flaws In Appointment Process

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What led to the vacancies in Malaysia’s judiciary, including its two top positions, and how can such critical issues be avoided in the future? Former Malaysian Bar Council president Ragunath Kesavan and constitutional lawyer Lim Wei Jiet argue that the real problem lies not in the law itself, but in the responsibility—or lack thereof—of parties involved in the appointment process.

Produced by: Jake Lim

Presented by: Elaine Boey

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Categories: government, politics

Tags: malaysian bar council, judiciary, law, chief justice, constitution,

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