Malaysia Oversight

Judicial crisis persists as long as PM controls top appointments

By MkiniEN in July 19, 2025 – Reading time 1 minute
Judicial crisis persists as long as PM controls top appointments


The appointment of Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh as the new chief justice has done little to douse concerns over judicial independence, with Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) co-founder Latheefa Koya insisting that Malaysia remains mired in a “judicial crisis”.

In a statement today, Latheefa took aim at Prime Minister Ibrahim’s attempts to downplay allegations of executive interference, accusing him of being “desperate and dishonest”.



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