KUALA LUMPUR: The independence of the judiciary must remain paramount in upholding and administering justice without fear or favour, while the rule of law must prevail, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic).
Anwar emphasised that judicial independence is rooted in the doctrine of separation of powers, which is enshrined as a fundamental principle within the basic structure of the Federal Constitution.
“In the past, we have seen how this sacrosanct principle was violated by those in power, working hand in glove with the highest judicial office to pervert the course of justice and serve nefarious and vile political ends.
“But let me firmly declare that enough is enough. That era is over, and we will never allow such abuses and violations to happen again,” Anwar said during the opening ceremony of the 37th LAWASIA Conference 2024, here today.
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