KUALA LUMPUR: Attorney-General Tommy Thomas and Chief Justice Tan Sri Richard Malanjum came under critisism from both sides of the political divide after a video of the two dancing on a stage in a social event for the legal fraternity on Jan 18.
Malay Mail reported that several politicians have chided the two for allegedly tarnishing the image of impartiality and integrity of the judiciary by fraternising with other prominent lawyers and activists.
“Since before, the judiciary and legislative institutions are sensitive with whatever social mingling, especially among judges, that may affect public confidence towards their honour, ethics, integrity and morals,” said Umno Youth chief Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki in a statement.
“What more if it involves the chief justice and attorney-general socialising with politicians and high-profile individuals that surely will court controversy and erode public trust over any decisions that they may decree later on.”
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