Race and politics The chief justice of Malaysia (Malay: Ketua Hakim Negara Malaysia; Jawi: كتوا حاكيم نڬارا مليسيا‎), also known as the chief justice of the Federal Court, is the office and title of the head of the Malaysian judiciary system.

It is the highest position in Malaysian judicial system followed by the president of the Court of Appeal of Malaysia, chief judge of Malaya, and the chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak.

[3] The current chief justice is Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, since 2 May 2019.

[5][4] Reasons for removal include the chief justice: The prime minister will then provide the Yang di-Pertuan Agong the reason(s) why the chief justice should be removed.

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong will then proceed to set up the tribunal to make a decision.