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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

Chief Judge of Malaya Appoints 17 New Judicial Commissioners in Major Staffing Push to Clear Court Backlogs

The Chief Judge of Malaya has appointed 17 new judicial commissioners in what represents one of the judiciary's largest staffing expansions in recent years, signalling a concerted effort to address persistent case backlogs in the High Court.

By Aisyah Razak · 24 Jul 2026 · 4 min read