Kuala Lampur, March 22 -- With just a few weeks to go to the end of his tenure, Chief Justice Tan Sri Richard Malanjum has repeatedly faced a barrage of questions over the identity of his successor.

In good humour today, the top judge departed from his usual response that he cannot comment on the matter as the appointment is the prerogative of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

"I can't remember. No seriously, I can't remember. Got a bit of amnesia," he told reporters when asked if his successor has been identified.

He then laughed, winked and bid goodbye to reporters.

Malanjum yesterday declined to comment on either his impending retirement or his replacement, reiterating that the matter was the King's prerogative.

Asked if the government i...