Tun Ahmad Fairuz bin Sheikh Abdul Halim SSM (born 1 November 1941) is a retired Malaysian lawyer who served as the fourth Chief Justice of Malaysia. A controversial figure, he held that position from 2003 to 2006. In August 2006, he courted controversy by suggesting the abolishment of English Common Law to be replaced by Islamic Syariah Law. In September 2007, he was implicated in a 'judicial fixing' scandal. He retired in November 2006 and was replaced on 2 November 2006 by Abdul Hamid Mohamad as the Chief Justice.
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1 November 1941 (age 83) Alor Setar, Kedah, Unfederated Malay States (now Malaysia)
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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