King appoints Wan Ahmad Farid as new Chief Justice


PETALING JAYA: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has approved the appointments of three top judicial figures, including Court of Appeal judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh as the new Chief Justice of the Federal Court.

The appointments were made in accordance with Clause (1) of Article 122B of the Federal Constitution, following the advice of the Prime Minister and after consultation with the Conference of Rulers, said the Office of the Federal Court Chief Registrar in a statement.

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