KUALA LUMPUR: Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim (pic) will assume the powers and responsibilities of the Chief Justice, including functions under the Constitution, until the post is filled.
In a statement, the Office of the Chief Registrar said the decision was made under Article 131A of the Federal Constitution and the provisions of Sections 9(1)(b) and 9(3) of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 (Act 91).
