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Malaysiakini
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Group backs PN, urges Harapan to honour judicial reform pledge
The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) has backed Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan's call to amend Article 121 of the Federal Constitution and restore its original form. MCCBCHST stressed the need to safeguard judicial independence at all times. The council urged the government to carry out the promised...


Malaysiakini
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Interfaith council urges judicial reform to uphold separation of powers
The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Taoism (MCCBCHST) has urged the government to amend Article 122B of the Federal Constitution, arguing that it grants excessive power to the executive in judicial appointments. In a statement, the council said the amendment is necessary to uphold the independence of the judiciary and honour the government's election manifesto commitment to reforms that...