Federal Court reserves decision on Malaysian Bar's bid to challenge judicial appointments


Chief Justice Tun Md Raus Sharif. -The Star filepic

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has reserved its judgement on an application by the Malaysian Bar and another challenging the appointments of Chief Justice Tun Md Raus Sharif and Court of Appeal President Zulkifli Ahmad Makinudin.

Justice Hasan Lah, who chaired a seven-member bench, adjourned the matter for decision to a date which has yet to be fixed.

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