Chief registrar’s office working to address eJamin bail system issues

The Federal Court chief registrar's office is actively working to resolve issues with the eJamin bail system, which has been in use at 192 courts nationwide for five years without a formal government contract. The system currently operates under an exemption granted by the finance ministry to prevent disruption to the judiciary's services.

This response comes after the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) raised concerns regarding the eJamin system's operation and governance, noting that it has been managed by private vendors for payments related to bail money. PAC chairperson Azalina Othman Said called on the chief registrar to provide an official response to the committee's findings, emphasizing that the system's operation and governance fall under the judiciary's purview.

In acknowledging the PAC's findings and recommendations, the chief registrar's office has stated its commitment to maintaining uninterrupted services while adhering to existing accounting rules and the Federal Constitution. The system, launched in 2020, initially faced the possibility of discontinuation in 2024, but the Prime Minister's Department decided to continue its usage for unspecified reasons.