“I accept this honour not merely as a personal distinction, but as a solemn commitment to uphold the enduring values of justice, integrity and the rule of law. The true strength of any legal system lies not simply in the laws it enacts, but in the confidence it inspires among the people it serves.

As we celebrate a decade of the Inns of Court Malaysia, let us continue to strengthen our institutions, preserve judicial independence, embrace innovation responsibly, and nurture future generations of legal professionals. Long after titles and careers have passed, what will endure are the institutions we strengthened, the principles we defended, and the lives we improved through our service with integrity.”