Malaysian Bar

Malaysian Bar’s bid to void Najib’s pardon reduction set for Jan 7 ruling

The Court of Appeal will deliver its verdict on January 7 next year on whether to grant the Malaysian Bar leave to initiate judicial review proceedings challenging the Federal Territories Pardons Board’s decision to reduce former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s prison term and fine

Anand Raj elected Bar Council president, vows to uphold independence and accountability

New leadership team signals continuity as AGM passes key motions, including separation of AG and PP offices

14 March, 2026

Bar lauds new CJ’s judicial independence stand, citing 2022 Laidlaw recusal

Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid’s remarks during his recusal from a high-profile case reflect integrity and commitment to public confidence, but unresolved judicial vacancies remain a concern

18 July, 2025

Apandi Ali hits out at ‘selective outrage’ over CJ appointment process

Former AG says critics of judicial appointment process ignored actual past breaches, calls Bar's actions politically convenient

14 July, 2025

JAC can only suggest names, Constitution must change to make it binding: Azalina

Law Minister cites constitutional provision as superior to 2009 Act

13 July, 2025