The Judicial Appointments Commission (“JAC”), established in 2009, assesses candidates and provides recommendations to the Prime Minister, who advises the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on superior court appointments. Nevertheless, the non-binding nature of these recommendations and executive authority over the JAC composition have prompted concerns regarding potential political interference.
Thus, CSO Platform for Reform with the National Human Rights Society (“HAKAM”) and the Bar Council Civil Law and Law Reform Committee (“CLLRC”) is convening this forum to carefully review recent matters in judicial appointments and to formulate concrete proposals aimed at strengthening judicial independence and refining the appointment mechanism.
The programme is scheduled as below
2.30 pm – Registration
3.00 pm – Opening Address by Anand Raj, President of the Malaysian Bar
3.10 pm – Opening Remarks by CSO Platform for Reform
3.20 pm – Panel session moderated by Anishaa Sundramoorthy, Co-Deputy Chairperson of CLLRC
4.30 pm – Q and A session
4.50 pm – Closing remarks by Dato Sri Ramachelvam, Co-Chairperson of CLLRC
Moderator
Event Policy
Admission is free, but advance registration is required.
Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The registration for this session will close on 14 April 2026 (Tuesday), at 5:00 pm.
The organiser reserves the right to modify, cancel or postpone the event, should circumstances arise that make such action necessary, whereupon all registration fees paid will be refunded.
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