Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, the Chief Judge of Malaya and currently highest-ranked judge in the judiciary, is now the acting chief justice, until a new appointment is made.
However the transition has been anything but smooth. For the first time in Malaysia’s legal history, the top two posts in the judiciary fell vacant simultaneously – and without prior announcement or clarity on succession.
At a time when public confidence in institutions is fragile, what will it take to ensure the judiciary remains credible, independent and sacrosanct? Astro Awani’s Melisa Idris talks to Ambiga Sreenevasan, a former president of the Malaysian Bar (2007-2009) and former chairperson of Bersih.
Produced by: Astro Awani
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