Pak Lah elevated judiciary to more respected position, says ex-chief justice


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s fifth prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will always be remembered as a figure who elevated the judiciary to a more respected position.

Former first chairman of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Tun Zaki Azmi said the commission,  established in 2009 when Abdullah was prime minister, was aimed at ensuring a more structured and transparent process for judicial appointments.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Malaysiakini editor meets Umno leaders on AGM sidelines, apologises for social media blunder
Marine police seize nearly 79,000 litres of diesel in Pasir Gudang raid
Duo crushed to death by 10-tonne lorry while attempting brake repair
Teen drowns while saving friend at Langkawi waterfall
MCMC-X meeting scheduled for Jan 21, says Fahmi
Umno likely to hold polls after GE16, says Zahid
Historical portrait of Kapitan Li Wei King to return to Melaka
Appointment of individual facing corruption charges as SDB chair undermines public trust, says Warisan
Defence Ministry seeking clarification on PM's freeze directive
Umno AGM: Party must win over urban-minded voters, says delegate

Others Also Read