Former chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak David Wong has been appointed as the chairman of an advisory council tasked with looking into legal reforms in Sabah.
Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor said the Sabah law reform advisory council was established to strengthen governance and uphold the rule of law in Sabah, while modernising the state’s legal framework.
Hajiji said the council would review existing state laws while recommending reforms, to better serve the needs of Sabahans.
“The state government looks forward to the valuable insights and recommendations from the council, which are expected to form the foundation for meaningful and enduring legal reform in Sabah,” he said in a statement.
The other members of the council are former Sabah Law Society president Roger Chin and senior lawyers Daniel Tan, David Fung, John Sikayun, and Shakinur Ain Karama.
Hajiji said the council was independent and non-partisan, and would ensure that proposed reforms are rooted in Sabah’s socio-cultural realities, values, and customs.
