No political influence in judgment

On the ground: Md Raus (fifth from left, facing camera) talking to media editors at the luncheon talk entitled ‘Judicial Reforms by the Malaysian Judiciary’.

KUALA LUMPUR: Judges are free of political interference when delivering judgments, says Chief Justice Tun Md Raus Sharif.

Speaking after a luncheon talk by the Malaysian Press Institute at a hotel here, the top judge said: “As far as the independence of the judiciary (is concerned), I can assure you that we (judges) are independent, free from outside influence and politicians.”