Kuala Lampur, July 7 -- Acting Chief Justice Datuk Seri Hasnah Hashim had reportedly called for an urgent meeting of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC), according to sources.

The unnamed source stated that the meeting was scheduled for 3pm on July 4, despite Section 13(2) of the JAC Act 2009 requiring at least 10 days' written notice to be given to commission members.

"The purpose of the urgent meeting is unclear," a source said.

It is concerning that the sources cited Section 13(2) of the JAC Act but ignored Section 32 of the same Act.

Section 32 mandates and obligates every member, officer and servant of the JAC to secrecy in the course of his duties, whether during or after his tenure of office or employment.

If the Acting...