The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, says the responsibility of appointing five JAC members could be given to institutions like the Malaysian Bar and the Dewan Rakyat’s selection committee. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: The prime minister should not be allowed to appoint anyone to the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC), says the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.
The JAC comprises nine members – four top judicial administrators led by the chief justice, as well as a senior Federal Court judge and four other eminent persons, who are appointed by the prime minister.
In chairing the 260th meeting of the Conference of Rulers at Istana Negara, Tuanku Muhriz said there were weaknesses in the process of appointing judges that could be resolved.
“To ensure the JAC is independent in carrying out its responsibility, I propose that the appointments of the five JAC members are not made by the prime minister.
“Instead, give this authority to several other institutions, such as the Malaysian Bar, Sabah Law Society, Advocates Association of Sarawak, and the Dewan Rakyat’s selection committee,” said the Yang di-Pertuan Besar.
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