Dusuki stresses branch's crucial role between executive, legislative counterparts in maintaining checks and balances system

Wan Ahmad Farid calls on all stakeholders to work together with him, also aims to drastically reduce backlog of cases

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today presented the instrument of appointment as chief justice to Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh at Istana Negara here.

PUTRAJAYA, July 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has firmly rejected allegations of interference in the recent appointments of Malaysia’s top judges, asserting that the selection process was carried out in full accordance with constitutional procedures.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The Malaysian Bar has extended its congratulations to the newly appointed Chief Justice of Malaysia Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh, wishing him success in leading the judiciary with distinction, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — On July 28, Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh will be sworn in as the country’s 17th Chief Justice, succeeding Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, who retired on July 2.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — On July 28, Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh will be sworn in as the country’s 17th Chief Justice, succeeding Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, who retired on July 2.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — The High Court has ruled that the Magistrate’s Court’s prohibitory order barring Siti Kasim and another individual from a rally demanding Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki’s resignation is legal.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Lawyer Rosli Dahlan failed to obtain leave from the High Court to initiate a judicial review against the police and government for seizing his four Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) accounts over money laundering allegations.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 — Former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin and his family have filed an application seeking leave to initiate judicial review proceedings to compel the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to lift the freeze on their bank accounts.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — The High Court here today quashed the Malaysian Competition Commission’s (MyCC) RM86.77 million proposed fine against Grab Inc and its two subsidiaries, over the ride-hailing firm’s anti-competitive practice.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — The High Court here today ordered the limited release of a special task force report on the disappearance of activist Amri Che Mat, which is classified as an official secret, to his wife.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — Following the death of Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram yesterday, former Attorney-General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas will appoint a new lead counsel for his ongoing suit against a special task force and the government over the investigation on the contents of his memoir, My Story: Justice In the Wilderness.