How are judges appointed?
His Majesty, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong appoints the Chief Justice, head of the Malaysian judiciary, on the advice of the Prime Minister after consulting the Conference of Rulers. The appointment is similar to those of the President of Court of Appeal, the two Chief Judges, judges of the Federal Court, the Court of Appeal and the High Court.
Under the Federal Constitution, the Prime Minister shall consult the Chief Justice, the President of the Court of Appeal and the two Chief Judges, before he tenders his advice in appointing a judge to the Federal Court, the Court of Appeal and the High Courts.
His Majesty, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong may also appoint a person who has held high judicial office in Malaysia to be additional judge of the Federal Court. This must be on the advice of the Chief Justice.
If the interest of justice so require, the Chief Justice may also nominate a Court of Appeal Judge to sit as a Judge of the Federal Court. All judges of the Superior Court retire at the age of 65.
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| Last Review | : | January 24, 2008 |
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