The Malaysian judges have been subdued for a very long time since the infamous Judiciary Crisis in 1988 where the Lord President together with 3 other Federal Court judges were dismissed.
What ensued from then until recently has been the darkest era for the history of Malaysian justice administration. Separation of power is encroached upon by the executive and judiciary independence is compromised by crude parliamentary process and political moves.
The recent Royal Commission report shed some lights into how judicial appointment and promotion are brokered via a network of well-connected lawyer, businessmen and politicians.
Shortly thereafter, Justice Ian Chin of Kota Kinabaru High Court made explosive disclosure of how the former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir was bullying the judges. Dr. Mahathir via his blog made his characteristic defence and counter attack.
Not to be outdone, Justice Ian Chin, took the occasion of an election petition, made the following remark in the note of proceeding : http://www.kkhighcourt.com/WongHuaSeh/Notes.pdf.
The last 15 pages is a recommended reading to all who are concerned with the health and future of justice administration in Malaysia
May JUSTICE prevails!
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