KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Law Reform Advisory Council (SLRAC) has been established as part of a broader effort to uphold the rule of law, enhance governance and promote legal reform in the state.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the establishment of the SLRAC was a significant initiative aimed at modernising and improving the legal framework in Sabah to better serve the needs of its people.
He said the SLRAC is an independent, non-partisan advisory body that conducts comprehensive reviews of existing state laws and recommends targeted reforms to improve legal clarity, efficiency, fairness and relevance.
The Council will also, among other things, ensure that the proposed reforms stay rooted in the values, customs and socio-cultural realities unique to Sabah, he said.
“The state government looks forward to the valuable insights and recommendations from the SLRAC, which are expected to form the foundation for meaningful and enduring legal reform in Sabah,” said Hajiji.
He said this council also aligned with his vision for a progressive, inclusive, and forward-looking Sabah, where legal development advances in tandem with social and economic progress, while preserving the state’s unique heritage.
He said this after presenting the appointment letters to members of the SLRAC, led by its chairman, Tan Sri David Wong Dak Wah, the former chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak at Menara Kinabalu here Thursday (July 31).
Other members include Datuk Daniel Tan Jwee Peng, Dr David Fung Yin Kee, Datuk John Sikayun, Datuk Roger Chin Ken Fong, and Shakinur Ain Karama, while Janice Junie Lim will serve as the secretary.
Also present were state secretary, Datuk Seri Safar Untong and state Attorney-General, Datuk Brenndon Keith Soh.
