In 1988, the suspension of Lord President Salleh Abas derailed a full Supreme Court bench from hearing the pivotal Umno 11 case, potentially determining Malaysia’s legitimate prime minister.
Instead, a different panel led by his accuser heard it. Five judges were also suspended, crippling the judiciary and triggering a constitutional crisis.
This final segment highlights executive overreach, judicial compromise and the urgent need for an independent judicial commission to protect judicial integrity. Read the final part here.
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Galakkan pembangunan saksama, lestari serta tangani krisis alam sekitar
Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
Lawan rasuah dan kronisme
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