“I’m truly honoured to be given such a huge responsibility. I will try my best to fulfill my duties based on the oath which I will take soon as well as the rules and the law,” said the 56-year-old Kedahan who is known as Art Harun.
“I haven’t taken the oath yet. I was just informed about the appointment.
“There are several things to be discussed. Firstly, because I’m a lawyer, I have to settle case files, transfer cases and other issues.”
His appointment was announced today by Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Ismail Bakar.
Ismail said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong had agreed to Azhar’s appointment in line with Article 3 (114) of the Federal Constitution.
Azhar started practising law in 1987 with Allen & Gledhill before moving on to several other law firms. He has expertise in electoral laws.