What has been the trend in judicial appointments regarding religious affiliation?

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Judicial Appointments Show a Significant Shift Towards Muslim Representation

The composition of judicial appointments within the Federation of Malaysia has undergone a substantial transformation, moving from a predominantly non-Muslim judiciary in the late 1950s and early 1960s to a significant Muslim majority by 2013. This shift is evident at various levels of the judicial system, including the highest courts.
Early Judicial Appointments Favoured Non-Muslims

Between 1955 and 1962, it is estimated that approximately 75% of judicial appointments to the Federation's judicial system were non-Muslims, with Muslims comprising the remaining 25%. This period reflects an early demographic of the Malaysian judiciary.
Reversal of Trend by 2013

By 2013, this trend had reversed dramatically. Estimates suggest that Muslims constituted around 75% of all judges within the judicial system. This figure does not include individuals serving within the Syariah court system.
Muslim Dominance at the Highest Judicial Levels

At the apex of the judiciary, the Chief Justice of the Federal Court is a Muslim. Furthermore, eight out of the ten judges serving on the Federal Court bench, representing 80% of the total, are Muslim. The President of the Court of Appeal and the Chief Judge of Malaya are also Muslim. The only non-Muslim holding a prominent judicial leadership position is the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak.

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