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Court Backlog Crisis Needs More Judges and Better Training, Says Former Chief Justice Zaki Azmi

Former Chief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi has called for substantial increases in judicial staffing and investment in ongoing professional development to address Malaysia's persistent court backlog and enhance judicial competency.

By Rajesh Kumar · 5 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Melaka High Court Overturns Strike-Out Over E-Filing Error, Protecting Procedural Access

The Melaka High Court has reversed a strike-out order in a family's medical negligence case, ruling that innocent administrative errors in e-filing procedures should not prevent access to justice and can be corrected.

By Aisyah Razak · 24 Jul 2026 · 4 min read