KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has dismissed claims that Malaysia is facing a judicial crisis, rejecting calls for a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) or a parliamentary select committee to investigate judicial appointments.

In a statement today, the AGC said the current situation does not constitute a constitutional crisis, and that the appointment process is proceeding in accordance with the Federal Constitution, according to a report published today in Free Malaysia Today.

"Discrepancies in timing or procedure related to appointments do not automatically amount to a constitutional crisis," the AGC said.

Citing Article 122B, the AGC explained that superior court judges are appointed by the Yang di-Pertu...