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SAL Annual Lecture 2025 - Judicial Independence in the Federalist System: Constitutional Judicial Review on the Powers of Federal Parliament and State Legislatures

Date & Time: 11 July 2025 (5.30pm - 9.00pm)
Venue: Auditorium, Supreme Court of Singapore, 1 Supreme Court Lane, S(178879)

Judicial Independence in the Federalist System: Constitutional Judicial Review on the Powers of Federal Parliament and State Legislatures
by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat, Supreme Court of Malaysia

This lecture explores the indispensable role of judicial independence in safeguarding Malaysia’s constitutional federalism, a system defined by the precise demarcation of legislative authority between the Federal Parliament and State Legislatures. At its core lies the judiciary’s constitutional mandate to uphold the supremacy of the Federal Constitution by adjudicating disputes over jurisdictional boundaries, ensuring that neither legislative body exceeds its prescribed powers.

The lecture will delve into the mechanisms of constitutional judicial review as a bulwark against legislative overreach, emphasizing how an independent judiciary acts as the ultimate guardian of the rule of law. By examining contemporary challenges and historical precedents, it will highlight the judiciary’s evolving role in reconciling federal-state tensions while reinforcing public confidence in Malaysia’s constitutional democracy.

This event is Complimentary and for Members only.

Usual Price: SGD 0.00

CPD Points : 1

Constitutional

Overview

Event Programme

5.30pm	Arrival of guests and Registration
6.15pm	All guests to be seated
6.20pm	Opening Remarks by The Honourable the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon
6.30pm	SAL Annual Lecture 2025 Judicial Independence in the Federalist System: Constitutional Judicial Review on the Powers of Federal Parliament and State Legislatures by The Right Honourable Tun Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat, Chief Justice of Malaysia
7.30pm	Gift Presentation & Cocktail Reception
8.30pm	End of Reception

Speakers

The Right Honourable Tun Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat
Chief Justice of Malaysia

The Right Honourable Tun Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat was appointed as the 10th Chief Justice of Malaysia on 2 May 2019, making history as the first woman to hold this esteemed position.

A law graduate of the University of Malaya in 1982, the Right Honourable Tun Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat was born on the 2nd of July 1959 in Kota Bharu Kelantan. Her Ladyship then served in the Judicial and Legal Service and was the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court before being appointed as a Judicial Commissioner of the High Court of Malaya in 2006. Her Ladyship was later elevated as a Judge of the High Court of Malaya, and thereafter promoted to the Court of Appeal, and finally to the Federal Court, before becoming the Chief Justice of Malaysia in 2019.

As the Chief Justice of Malaysia, she has led the Judiciary with a focus on enhancing judicial integrity, access to justice, and implementing legal reforms aimed at strengthening the efficiency of court administration.

Other Information

SILE Accredited CPD Activity

Number of Public CPD points: 1

Practice Area: Others/Multi-disciplinary

Training Level: General

SILE Attendance Policy

Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines For this activity, this includes signing in on arrival in the manner required by the organiser, and not being absent from the entire activity for more than 15 minutes. For more information on the CPD Scheme, visit www.sileCPDcentre.sg.

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