Malaysia’s rulers forgo naming new justices, extending vacuum at top of judiciary
A prolonged leadership vacuum in the judiciary could damage public trust in Malaysia’s legal system, experts warn
“The issue regarding appointments was discussed in the meeting,” read a statement released by the national palace on Wednesday after the Conference of Rulers concluded the second day of its three-day meeting.
The discussion covered appointments of the chief justice, president of the court of appeal, chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak and senior judges at the federal, appellate and high courts, the statement added.
The national palace did not indicate if any decisions were made.
The Conference of Rulers is a gathering of the country’s nine royal houses, which typically meet three times a year to discuss current affairs and issues of public interest.