It comes amid growing public outrage over allegations of judicial meddling by Anwar Ibrahim.

Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh is however dwarfed in terms of experience by another candidate for the post of Chief Judge of Malaya.

Chief Justice defends the establishment of Judicial Appointments Commission and warns against any attempt to undermine the process by interfering in the appointment of judges.

Speculation that the attorney-general is poised for promotion to the Federal Court evokes fears of executive meddling in the judiciary.

Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat says constructive criticism is always welcome, but not attempts to undermine the judiciary’s independence.

Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat says both judiciary and alternative dispute resolution systems should strive to provide reasoned decisions while deciding cases independently, fairly and without fear or favour.

Tengku Maimun Tun Mat speaks of former lord president Mohamed Salleh Abas and his fight to preserve the independence of the judiciary.

The case is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948, Section 506 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Abdul Hamid Mohamad says in a joint statement that any failure by the Agong to heed advice in his official duties would open up a legal challenge in which the AG could not defend him.