Section 17
of Malaysia Act
Section 17
The Lord President of the Federal Court, the Chief Justices of the High Courts and (subject to Article 122c) the other judges of the Federal Court and of the High Courts shall be appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, acting on the advice of the Prime
Minister, after consulting the Conference of Rulers.
(2)
Before tendering his advice as to the appointment under
Clause (1) of a judge other than the Lord President of the Federal
Court, the Prime Minister shall consult the Lord President.
(3)
Before tendering his advice as to the appointment under
Clause (1) of the Chief Justice of a High Court, the Prime Minister shall consult the Chief Justice of each of the High Courts and, if the appointment is to the High Court in Borneo or in Singapore, the Chief Minister of each of the Borneo States or of Singapore, as the case may be.
(4)
Before tendering his advice as to the appointment under
Clause (1) of a judge other than the Lord President or a Chief
Justice, the Prime Minister shall consult, if the appointment is to the Federal Court, the Chief Justices of all the High Courts and, if the appointment is to one of the High Courts, the Chief
Justice of that court.
(5)
This Article shall apply to the designation of a person to sit as judge of a High Court under Clause (2) of Article 122a as it applies to the appointment of a judge of that court other that the Chief Justice.