Introduce quota for East Malaysian judges in appellate courts, Sabah Law Society says in push for 'affirmative action'

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — There should be a

"minimum number" of Sabah and Sarawak judges at the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court to ensure the sufficient representation of such judges at the appellate courts, the Sabah Law Society said today.

"Judges with Bornean judicial experience are essential in ensuring justice is delivered without fear or favour in cases involving unique Bornean local conditions and customs," he said in his speech at the Opening of the Legal Year 2023 of the High Court in Sabah and Sarawak which was held in Miri, Sarawak.

"This is yet another example of State rights lost and the indifference if not disrespect shown by the Federal Government to such guaranteed constitutional entitlements. Saying that more can be done to remedy fissures of the terms of the Malaysia Agreement, he also urged for an amendment to Article 122AB to restore the powers of Sabah and Sarawak governors in the appointment of judicial commissioners.

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