Trailblazing Former Malaysian Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat sat down with In the Robe to reflect on a tenure defined by the fierce protection of fundamental rights. She connects the abstract concept of judicial independence to everyday issues like environmental rights, livelihoods, and fair commercial contracts. She openly discusses navigating conflicts between secular civil courts and Sharia courts, emphasizing that judges must remain courageous and steadfast regardless of shifting public sentiment. Finally, she shares a powerful, replicable blueprint for bridging the gap between the courts and the public
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