Abu Bakar Jais temporarily assumes duties as Chief Judge of Malaya


KUALA LUMPUR: Court of Appeal President Datuk Abu Bakar Jais has been appointed to assume the duties and functions of the Chief Judge of Malaya until the position is permanently filled.

According to a letter by Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh which was obtained by the media on Monday (Nov 17), the appointment will commence on Nov 15.

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