LAWYER Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla has urged the Conference of Rulers to reject the nomination of a senior judge implicated in alleged judicial interference for any top judicial position.
He emphasised the importance of integrity in judicial appointments, warning that proceeding with the nomination could damage public confidence in the judiciary.
“When the integrity of any judge has yet to be determined due to ongoing contempt of court proceedings and investigations by the authorities, it is inappropriate for them to be considered for any top position at this time.”
“This is not merely an issue of conflict of interest involving the executive, but something deeper. This is about the integrity of the proposed candidate,” he is quoted as saying by Sinar Harian.
The issue arose after a police report was lodged over a leak involving a Judicial Appointments Commission meeting. Multiple stakeholders, including the Bar Council and political figures, have called for a transparent investigation.
“Would it not be a severe blow to the justice system if a senior judge — especially one holding the highest office — were later found guilty of a crime or contempt of court?
“This is not merely about a conflict of interest involving the executive, but something far deeper. It concerns the integrity of the proposed candidate,” he added. — July 12, 2025
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