Federal Court of Malaysia | |
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Mahkamah Persekutuan Malaysia محكمه ڤرسكوتوان مليسيا | |
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![]() The Federal Court is located in the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya. | |
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Established | 1957 |
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Location | Palace of Justice, Putrajaya |
Composition method | Royal appointment with the advice of the Prime Minister |
Authorized by | Federal Constitution |
Judge term length | Compulsory retirement at age 66 and 6 months |
Number of positions | 15 |
Website | Official website |
Chief Justice | |
Currently | Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat |
Since | 2 May 2019 |
The Federal Court of Malaysia (Malay: Mahkamah Persekutuan Malaysia; Jawi: محكمه ڤرسكوتوان مليسيا) is the highest court and the final appellate court in Malaysia. It is housed in the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya. The court was established during Malaya's independence in 1957 and received its current name in 1994.