Mohamed Raus Sharif
Md Raus Sharif | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of Malaysia | |
| In office 1 April 2017 – 11 July 2018 | |
| Nominated by | Najib Razak |
| Appointed by | Sultan Muhammad V |
| Preceded by | Arifin Zakaria |
| Succeeded by | Richard Malanjum |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Md Raus bin Sharif 4 February 1952 Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, Malaya |
| Spouse | Salwany Mohamed Zamri |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Malaya London School of Economics |
Tun Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dato’ Md Raus bin Sharif (born 4 February 1952) is a retired Malaysian lawyer who served as the eighth Chief Justice of Malaysia[1] from 1 April 2017 until 31 July 2018.[2] He replaced Tun Arifin Zakaria.
Education
He began his formal education at Kampung Astana Raja Primary School in Rembau and went on to complete his secondary education in Tunku Besar Secondary School in Tampin. He completed his STPM certificate in Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman (STAR), Ipoh, Perak.
He obtained Bachelor of Laws from University of Malaya in 1976 later obtained Master of Laws from the London School of Economics in 1987.[3]
Career
He joined Legal and Judicial Services as a magistrate in 1976.
On 1 November 1994, he was made a Judicial Commissioner in the High Court at Kuala Lumpur. On 12 January 1996, he was appointed as a Judge at the High Court of Malaya. Since then, he had served Shah Alam High Court, Muar High Court, Penang High Court and Kuala Lumpur High Court.
On 28 July 2006, he was appointed as a Judge of the Court of Appeal. On 12 September 2011, he was promoted as President of the Court of Appeal.
In 2016, his tenure as the Chief Justice of Malaysia was extended further.[4] The re-appointments of Md Raus and Zulkefli to their respective posts were controversial, as their terms were extended after they reached the mandatory retirement age of 66 years and six months.[5] Bar Council called the move "unconstitutional" and will cause "widespread and severe erosion of public confidence in the judiciary and its independence".[6]
Family
He is married to Toh Puan Seri Datin Seri Datin Dato'Indera Salwany Mohamed Zamri and has two children.
Honours
Honours of Malaysia
Malaysia : Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (K.M.N.) (1994)[7]
Grand Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (S.S.M.) (2017)[10][11]
References
- ^ "The Honourable Tan Sri Dato' Seri Md Raus Bin Sharif". Chief Registrar's Office, Federal Court of Malaysia. Retrieved 8 April 2017.[dead link]
- ^ Harun, Hana Naz (1 April 2017). "Tan Sri Md Raus appointed new Chief Justice". New Straits Times. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
- ^ "Chief Justice of the Federal Court". Chief Registrar's Office, Federal Court of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 16 February 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Tenure of top three judges extended by six months - Nation | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ^ "Judicial conundrum will end when Md Raus, Zulkefli step down, says Sri Ram - Nation | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ^ hermes (11 July 2017). "Uproar in Malaysia over two judges' reappointment". The Straits Times. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat".
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat".
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat".
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat".
- ^ "Chief Justice heads honours list". The Star Online. 9 September 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
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