PUTRAJAYA – Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh has announced judicial reforms aimed at speeding up the resolution of commercial disputes by establishing an additional commercial court in Kuala Lumpur.
He said the judiciary intends to appoint between eight and ten specialised commercial judges by next year to ensure that business-related cases are handled more efficiently and professionally, boosting investor confidence.
He also noted that senior Sessions Court judges may be empowered to hear selected family matters, helping reduce the backlog of cases at the High Court.
In addition, the judiciary is preparing to set up a new court in Shah Alam, with potential locations currently being assessed.