The High Court in Kuching yesterday allowed the Advocates Association of Sarawak (AAS) to refer constitutional questions regarding the appointment and extension of Chief Justice Md Raus Sharif and Court of Appeal president Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin to the Federal Court.

This is regarding them holding the office beyond the constitutional retirement age of 66 years and six months. They attained the mandatory retirement age last year, in August and October respectively.

Judicial commissioner Dean Wayne Daly allowed the application by AAS to refer the matter...