00:00The establishment of a special high court to hear corruption cases as well as appeals from special sessions courts is
00:08expected to improve case management and reduce delays in proceedings, according to legal experts.
00:14Malaysian Bar President Ezri Abdul Wahab and retired senior judge Hamid Sotan Abu Bakr said the move would speed up
00:22the disposal of corruption cases and reinforce perceptions that Malaysia takes graft offences seriously.
00:29He said the timely resolution of corruption cases is crucial in maintaining public confidence in the justice system and demonstrating
00:37that allegations involving public office and public funds are addressed consistently and seriously.
00:43Ezri said, the expeditious disposal of corruption cases could improve investors' perceptions of the reliability and effectiveness of Malaysia's legal
00:53system and its standing in international governance indicators, such as Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index.
01:00On February 19th, media reported that Kuala Lumpur High Court Judge Norruina Nordin has been appointed to preside over a
01:09newly established Special Corruption High Court in Kuala Lumpur, effective April 1st.
01:15The court was created in line with the King's call for experienced judges and a dedicated pathway to ensure swift
01:23disposal of corruption cases.
01:24On YouTube, FMT.
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