He urged them to provide good service to lawyers and the public in carrying out their duties.

Azahar said interpreters act as ambassadors of the judiciary because they deal directly with lawyers and the public.

“Interpreters are the ‘frontliners’ in managing the judiciary because we, the judges, do not meet directly with lawyers and the public, so they must protect the good name of the judiciary.

“Treat all lawyers and the public with prudence and do not raise your voice and give negative reactions when dealing with them,” he said when opening the general meeting of the court interpreters and translators union today.

Azahar said that none of the magistrates or judges could conduct a trial without the presence of an interpreter.

He suggested that interpreters improve their knowledge in information technology to ensure that the online proceedings for court cases run smoothly.