KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 22 -- The judiciary is weighing plans to expandits new Special Corruption High Court to every state in Malaysia, including Sabah and Sarawak.

Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh told The Star in an interview that the model currently operating at the Sessions Court level has shown encouraging results, prompting plans for a similar structure at the High Court tier.

"Once the High Court level proves successful in disposing cases efficiently, we will explore implementing it nationwide," he said.

"Ideally, we will expand to at least one such High Court in every state including Sabah and Sarawak."

Wan Ahmad Farid said the judiciary would maintain rigorous standards for judicial appointments and training to...