Senior Federal Court judge Azahar Mohamed will perform the duties and functions as chief judge of Malaya until the vacancy is filled.Free Malaysia Today
, Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said Azahar would be empowered to carry out the duties which include functions as provided for under the Federal Constitution.Federal Court head of corporate communication Suzarika Sahak confirmed Azahar's appointment, effective May 21. Azahar, 63, was said to be a potential candidate as the next chief justice of Malaya, the third most senior post in the judiciary.In 2011, Azahar was promoted to the Court of Appeal and became a Federal Court judge in 2014.
He is also a former member of the nine-member Judicial Appointments Commission that recommends judges for promotion. Another apex court judge, Rohana Yusuf, was also said to be running for the chief judge of Malaya post.
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