KUALA LUMPUR: Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim has been appointed acting Chief Justice following the retirement of Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.

The Chief Registrar's Office, in a statement, said the appointment was made in accordance with Article 131A of the Federal Constitution as well as Sections 9(1)(b) and 9(3) of the Courts of Judicature Act.

Tengku Maimun retired on Monday after reaching the age of mandatory retirement.

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