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

The Federal Court chief registrar’s office is actively addressing concerns surrounding the eJamin bail system, which has been operational in 192 courts nationwide since January 2024. Initially launched in 2020, the system has operated under an exemption granted by the finance ministry to safeguard the judiciary’s services. Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said has urged the chief registrar to provide an official response to the Public Accounts Committee’s (PAC) findings, as the system’s operation and governance fall under the judiciary’s purview.

The office has acknowledged the PAC’s findings and suggestions, including the need to lessen reliance on private vendors for managing bail money and develop a long-term strategy for court bail payment management. The eJamin bail system, which has faced potential discontinuation in 2024 due to unspecified reasons, is now committed to ensuring uninterrupted services while adhering to existing accounting rules and the Federal Constitution.