Qualified magistrates, judges to preside over hearings in Sarawak Native Court revamp

KUCHING: Sarawak native courts will soon have qualified magistrates and judges presiding over hearings in a revamp of its native judicial system.

Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Native Land and Customs) Jefferson Jamit (pic) said this was one of the recommendations of the master plan to transform native courts from a unit under the department to a fully-fledged judicial institution similar to civil and syariah courts.