Day: July 26, 2024

The government’s proposal to establish a Syariah Judicial Appointments Commission aims to strengthen the Syariah Courts and ensure that the appointment of judges is conducted transparently and independently from the Executive. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the establishment of this commission is in line with efforts to upgrade the status of Syariah judges through the Syariah Judges’ Remuneration Act. ‘We have a Judicial Commission overseeing the appointment of High Court, Court of Appeal and Federal Court judges. ‘However, for Syariah Court judges, there is currently no commission akin to the one

Police have arrested three men, suspected of breaking into Kulai Member of Parliament Teo Nie Ching’s office, as well as several school offices and a temple in the district, on Saturday. Kulai district police chief Supt Tan Seng Lee said acting on a tip-off, all suspects, aged 24 to 29, were arrested in four raids around this district and Johor Bahru, from 3.30 am to 3 pm. Several items, equipment, and vehicles, believed to have been used in the burglaries, were also seized during the raids. ‘All three suspects have prior criminal and drug-related records, and tested positive for methamphetamine.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail warmly welcomed 10 foreign representatives, who accepted an invitation to participate in the Home Minister’s briefing and security survey programme at the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone), starting today. He said that the two-day programme aims to provide delegates, from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Denmark, Japan, Germany, France, Canada, and Finland, with a first-hand experience of the safety measures in place along Sabah’s east coast, particularly within the ESSZone. ‘I hope that this visit will enhance your understanding of the safety and security situation in the ESSZone. We will be visiting