PETALING JAYA: The judiciary is planning to implement the Special Corruption High Court in every state nationwide in future, says the Chief Justice. ALSO READ : CJ: Dedicated court model works“Once the High Court level proves successful in disposing cases efficiently, we will explore implementing it nationwide. On the experience of the High Court judge handling the special court set up in Kuala Lumpur starting April 1, the top judge said the placement of a High Court Judge in Peninsular Malaysia was the prerogative of the Chief Judge of Malaya. “At our level (as judges), we have to try our best, taking into account that justice delayed is justice denied.”On Jan 20, the Federal Court’s Chief Registrar’s Office announ­ced that the judiciary had set up a Special Corruption High Court to hear corruption cases and appeals from the Special Corruption Sessions Courts. His Majesty had stressed the need for experienced judges and a dedicated pathway to ensure corruption cases are resolved quickly.

Source: The Star February 22, 2026 02:16 UTC