KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The authorities must investigate the authenticity of a document allegedly containing minutes of a Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) meeting that went viral on social media, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Any reform to the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Act 2009 would require a comprehensive review, including amendments to the Federal Constitution.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The Prime Minister's involvement in the process of appointing judges is not intended to control the independence of the judiciary but to keep the government informed about developments within the judicial institution, according to a constitutional expert.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The Madani government has given its full assurance that the judicial review process regarding the constitutionality of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Act 2009 will proceed without any interference or prejudice whatsoever.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — Former Attorney-General Tan Sri Idrus Harun is among four individuals appointed as new members of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) for a two-year term, effective November 1.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir has proposed the introduction of diverse and independent mechanisms when it comes to the selection of five eminent persons on the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC).

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — The Malaysian Bar has renewed its call for amendments to the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Act 2009, where the review of provisions on the representation of the stakeholders should be done by legal practitioners and the Attorney General, and that eminent persons under section 5 of the JAC Act be selected through a set of criteria suitable for Malaysians across divides, for the good of the Judiciary and our country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — The Conference of Rulers is proposing that five of the nine members of the Judicial Appointments Committee (JAC) no longer be appointed by the prime minister so that its composition is more balanced and does not carry the interest of any party.