Noor Ruwena Md Nurdin Named Head of Kuala Lumpur’s New Special Corruption High Court
KUALA LUMPUR — High Court judge Noor Ruwena Md Nurdin has been appointed to lead the newly established Special Corruption High Court in Kuala Lumpur, reinforcing Malaysia’s efforts to strengthen judicial efficiency in handling corruption-related cases.
Her appointment will take effect on April 1, 2026, in accordance with the High Court judges’ transfer order issued under Circular No. 3/2026.
The circular was signed by Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Hashim Hamzah and published on the Malaysian Bar’s official website.
The Special Corruption High Court Kuala Lumpur was established to specifically hear corruption cases and appeals from Special Corruption Sessions Courts.
The move is aimed at enhancing the efficiency and speed of corruption case proceedings within Malaysia’s judicial system.
In addition to Noor Ruwena’s appointment, the circular also announced several other High Court judge transfers nationwide.
High Court judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin will be transferred from Shah Alam to Kuala Lumpur, while Johor Bahru High Court judge Noor Hisham Ismail will take over the Shah Alam position.
Hashim stated that all affected judges must complete their ongoing cases before the transfer order takes effect.
If cases cannot be concluded in time, details of pending cases must be submitted for further instruction, including their current stage of proceedings.
Administrative officers involved are also required to submit relevant documentation to facilitate the transfer process.
The transfer order has received approval from Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh.
The establishment of the Special Corruption High Court was previously announced by the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court in January.
The initiative is part of ongoing judicial reforms aimed at improving efficiency and transparency in corruption trials.
It also aligns with the royal call by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, who emphasised the importance of appointing experienced judges and establishing dedicated judicial pathways to expedite corruption cases.
His Majesty made the remarks during the opening of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament on Jan 19.
According to the Chief Registrar’s Office, the new court reflects the judiciary’s commitment to ensuring corruption cases are handled efficiently, transparently, and effectively.
Currently, 14 Special Corruption Sessions Courts are operating nationwide, with a target to resolve each case within one year from registration.
The appointment of Noor Ruwena marks a significant step in strengthening Malaysia’s anti-corruption legal framework and enhancing public confidence in the judiciary.
-wilayah.com.my
