New Chief Judge officially appointed


Great honour: Sultan Abdullah presenting the instrument of appointment to Azahar at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has presented the instrument of appointment to the new Chief Judge of Malaya, Tan Sri Azahar Mohamed.

Azahar’s appointment, effective yesterday, was made in accordance with Article 122B of the Federal Constitution to replace Tan Sri Zaharah Ibrahim, who retired on May 16.

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