Malaysia mourns loss of a great legal mind
The death of highly respected former Lord President Tun Dr Mohamed Salleh Abas has robbed Malaysia of a great legal mind.
Sat Jan 16 2021
Selangor Sultan, Tengku Permaisuri Selangor convey condolences to family of Salleh Abas
Sultan Sharafuddin described Mohamed Salleh as a person with integrity and principles who had always placed priority on the Federal Constitution.
Sat Jan 16 2021
Tributes pour in for Tun Salleh Abas
Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat described his demise as a big loss to the legal profession.
Sat Jan 16 2021
Tun Salleh Abas always firm, feared by delinquent civil servants
He was firm in all matters especially in taking action against state government officials involved in misconduct and mismanagement.
Sat Jan 16 2021
Former Lord President Salleh Abas laid to rest
The burial process was handled by some 10 personnel from the Terengganu Health Department who were wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
Sat Jan 16 2021
Tun Salleh Abas tests positive for COVID-19
Former Lord President Tun Dr Mohamed Salleh Abas has tested positive for COVID-19.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Restoring public confidence in judiciary remains top priority for CJ
In an interview at his office here, he recalls being deeply affected by the constitutional crisis of 1988 which ended with the removal of Tun Salleh Abas as Lord President.
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