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King appoints Wan Ahmad Farid as new Chief Justice

Published on 18 Jul 2025 11:18:42 AM

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has approved the appointments of three top judicial figures, including Court of Appeal judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh as the new Chief Justice of the Federal Court.

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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has approved the appointments of three top judicial figures, including Court of Appeal judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh as the new Chief Justice of the Federal Court.

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