Move follows royal decree by King to ensure graft cases are resolved fastPETALING JAYA: Kuala Lumpur High Court judge Noor Ruwena Md Nurdin (pic) has been appointed to preside over the newly established Special Corruption High Court to ensure the swift resolution of corruption cases. The circular, signed by Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Hashim Hamzah, added that Shah Alam High Court judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin will be transferred to the Kuala Lumpur High Court, while Johor Bahru High Court judge Noor Hisham Ismail will take over his post in Shah Alam. 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. Currently, 14 Special Corruption Sessions Courts operate nationwide, aiming to resolve each case within a year of registration.

Source: The Star February 19, 2026 04:24 UTC