Air Kuning: The government is open to considering any proposals for improving existing laws, including those involving the appointment process of the Chief Justice, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is also the government spokesman, stated that the government acknowledges the views expressed by various parties, including concerns over the Prime Minister’s role in the appointment of the Chief Justice.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Fahmi emphasized the government’s openness to receiving all kinds of views on improving current laws, whether relating to the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) or other matters. He also noted that the Cabinet is aware of a court case filed challenging the JAC Act itself and will examine the matter. This was conveyed during a press conference after Fahmi’s visit to the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) in Air Kuning.

Present at the press conference were Perak Communications, Multimedia and Non-Governmental Organisations Committee chairman Mohd Azlan Helmi and the Barisan Nasional candidate for the Ayer Kuning state by-election, Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir. Fahmi highlighted that since the MADANI Government took office, over 80 bills have been tabled in Parliament for either amendment or enactment of laws, showcasing the government’s dedication to strengthening the country’s institutions and democratic system.

Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat was recently reported at the 24th Commonwealth Law Conference in Malta, suggesting the removal of the Prime Minister’s role in the appointment of the Chief Justice to mitigate perceptions of political influence over the judiciary.