Former deputy law and institutional reforms minister Ramkarpal Singh has expressed concern over speculation that foundations are being laid for Attorney-General Ahmad Terrirudin Salleh to one day become the chief judge of Malaya.

Ramkarpal said the issue has nothing to do with Terrirudin's performance or competence as attorney-general, but rather why there is a need to stray from the practice of the judiciary promoting from within.

"The Madani government should refrain from departing from the...