Former Chief Justice Richard Malanjum returns to practice as advocate and solicitor

Former Chief Justice Tun Richard Malanjum has officially returned to practice as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya. Malanjum, who served as the first judge from Borneo to hold the position of Chief Justice for nine months, has been admitted and enrolled at the Malayan Bar. His admission was made possible by a motion moved by lawyer Nicholas Kow, who praised Malanjum for possessing both "brain and heart" traits essential for the legal profession.

His return to legal practice is seen as another chapter in a career that has significantly shaped the Malaysian judiciary, particularly through his digital innovations and efforts to establish a specialised environmental court. Since leaving the bench, Malanjum has continued to be active on the international and academic stage, including his appointment as the Ombudsman of the United Nations Security Council in January 2022.

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