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Singapore's Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and former Council of Presidential Advisers chairman Eddie Teo have been awarded the Order of Temasek (With Distinction), the nation's highest civilian honour, at the 2026 National Day Awards.
Former Chief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi has cautioned against over-reliance on artificial intelligence in judicial decision-making, emphasizing that human judgment, ethics, and experience must remain paramount in the legal system.
South Korea's Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon has resigned following parliament's passage of legislation that strips prosecutors of their direct investigative powers, a move he says undermines public protection.
Malaysia's Federal Territories Syariah Court has launched its Sulh Centre with a fast-track dispute resolution service, enabling selected cases to be settled within hours. The initiative aims to strengthen court efficiency while maintaining high success rates.
A Sabah legislator has called for constitutional amendments to grant the Native Court equal legal standing with the Syariah Court, arguing the customary judicial system deserves recognition under Malaysia Agreement 1963.
Malaysia is finalising legislation to establish formal remuneration standards for Syariah judges, with documents in their final phase ahead of Cabinet presentation. The move aims to elevate the status of Islamic court judges nationwide.