Malaysia has a new chief justice but appointment stirs fresh controversy

Wan Ahmad Farid’s political ties to 1MDB scandal-hit Najib have raised concerns about judicial independence

Their appointments follow a Wednesday meeting of the Conference of Rulers, a council of state sultans and governors whose role is to scrutinise the nominations.

“The ceremony of presenting the letters of appointment and taking and signing the oath of office and allegiance before the king will be held on July 28 at the Istana Negara,” said the statement from the chief registrar of the Federal Court.