Govt may extend retirement age of judges to 70: Nancy

Kuala Lumpur: The Government is willing to consider extending the retirement age of judges from 66 to 70, says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Nancy Shukri.Such a move would require amending the Federal Constitution, she said in a written reply to Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan (PAS-Kota Baru).

Nancy said the retirement age for judges had been fixed under Article 125(1) of the Federal Constitution and Section 8 of the Judges Remuneration Act 1971.

Under these laws, judges are required to retire at the age of 66.

On another matter, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Paul Low said the Government was in its final phases of finding ways to improve the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) Act.

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Sabah revenue hits RM6.97 billion: Hajiji says GRS State Government may see full term

Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Government continued its momentum in managing the economy in line with the commitment and spirit of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) when it posted record high state revenue of RM6.973 billion last year.

Among the suggestions are appointing a full-time or part-time Commissioner and allowing Suhakam to conduct surprise visits or visits to detention centres nationwide without giving early notice, he said in a written reply to Gooi Hsiao-Leung (PKR-Alor Star).

Gooi had asked the minister what steps would be taken by the Government to strengthen the role of Suhakam, in light of its chairman's statement that the body was worse than a toothless tiger.

Suhakam chairman Tan Sri Hasmy Agam made the remarks last month.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in his written reply to Lim Kit Siang (DAP-Gelang Patah) said the police did not practise double standards in their investigations into the Taman Medan cross protest and the Kelana Jaya anti-GST protest.

He said the police had investigated those involved in the Taman Medan incident for attempting to force their way into the church building.

"All those who were involved have been called to give statements, and the police are in the process of completing investigation papers for further action by the Attorney-General's Chambers," he said.

"As for the GST protest, 79 people were arrested at the time and 25 were remanded, with 52 charged in the Petaling Jaya court in stages."

On April 19, a group of Taman Medan residents had gathered in front of a church there to protest against the public display of a cross on the front of the building.

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A month before, a group had also picketed in front of the Customs Department building in Kelana Jaya to protest against the Goods and Services Tax.

Dr Ahmad Zahid said investigations were conducted fairly, regardless of the social influence of those involved.

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