Federal Court of Malaysia

Federal Court of Malaysia
Mahkamah Persekutuan Malaysia
‏محكمه ڤرسكوتوان مليسيا
The Federal Court is located in the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya.
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Established1957
Jurisdiction Malaysia
LocationPalace of Justice, Putrajaya
Composition methodRoyal appointment with the advice of the Prime Minister
Authorised byFederal Constitution
Judge term lengthCompulsory retirement at age 66 and 6 months
Number of positions15
WebsiteOfficial website
Chief Justice
CurrentlyTengku Maimun Tuan Mat
Since2 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.