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Does Thomas have the temperament to be public prosecutor?

LETTER | It is not incredulous to wonder so after he withdrew the certificate to transfer seven charges against Najib.

2019-02-12 17:05:00+08:00 by Hafiz Hassan

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Bersih: Ex-EC commissioners' resignations not a ticket out of scrutiny

Given the grave allegations, Bersih says it will be 'unjust' to allow them to 'roam free and enjoy their pension'.

2019-02-01 17:25:00+08:00

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DAP MP wants AG to ensure ex-EC chief faces tribunal

Khoo Poay Tiong is surprised that Hashim Abdullah is not included.

2019-02-01 13:22:00+08:00

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Six ex-EC commissioners to face tribunal

UPDATED 5.23PM | This in relation to allegations of misconduct by the EC in the run-up to and on polling day last year.

2019-01-24 16:04:00+08:00

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AG awaiting reply from minister on G25 book ban

The book on moderate Islam was banned by the former BN administration.

2019-01-02 12:13:39+08:00 by Hafiz Yatim

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Jho Low insists won't stand trial in Malaysia

Spokesperson claims there is no independent legal process.

2018-12-17 20:06:25+08:00

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Azmin: Tabling of Felda White Paper delayed on AGC's advice

He says legal issues need to be resolved before it can be tabled in Parliament.

2018-12-10 15:54:32+08:00

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AG's roles: Gov't says no two-thirds, Umno and PAS say let's talk

PARLIAMENT | Opposition says it will help the gov't get the two-thirds majority it needs to separate the roles of the AG and public prosecutor.

2018-12-05 12:21:02+08:00 by Koh Jun Lin

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AG offers to mediate in consent order regarding Seafield temple

Thomas also pledges that action will be taken against everyone implicated in the violent incidents.

2018-11-29 17:26:22+08:00

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AG to remain public prosecutor for now

UPDATED 8.05PM | Dr M says plan to separate functions requires a two-third majority in Parliament.

2018-11-21 18:52:00+08:00 by Hariz Mohd

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Amid AG's challenge, IPIC insist 'legally binding' agreement still in place

It says 1MDB group has primary liability to pay regular interest as repay principal amount.

2018-10-31 12:23:00+08:00

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Gov't challenges US$5.78b 1MDB-IPIC settlement in London

UPDATED 31 OCT | AG says this is because former premier Najib had committed fraud in consenting to the award.

2018-10-30 17:06:00+08:00

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Tommy Thomas has his hands full

LETTER | AG Tommy Thomas’ interview should put to rest the unfair criticisms against him.

2018-10-08 19:28:00+08:00 by V Thomas

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MACC probe on Rosmah completed, awaiting next move by AG

This comes after reports that Najib's wife may face over 20 criminal charges, mostly involving money laundering.

2018-09-24 22:51:00+08:00 by Bernama

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Why is AG's former law firm representing 1MDB - Umno Youth

This is a case of conflict of interest, says the wing's young lawyers' secretariat chairperson.

2018-08-08 19:19:00+08:00

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AG recuses himself from handling Guan Eng's graft case

This follows the allegations of conflict of interest, announces the AG's Chambers.

2018-08-02 18:16:00+08:00

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Guan Eng's charges: Best to let the court decide

LETTER | The AG, who was formerly Lim's counsel, is under scrutiny and justice must be seen to be done.

2018-07-31 17:55:00+08:00 by Kua Kia Soong

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Should the AG be appointed from the Judicial & Legal Services?

LETTER | Most lawyers at the Bar, and most lawyers at the Attorney-General’s Chambers are workaholics.

2018-06-27 15:39:00+08:00 by GK Ganesan

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Azalina backs splitting AG's prosecution role, proposes faster alternative

AG can be appointed senator and then law minister, with the solicitor-general performing prosecutorial duties.

2018-06-26 17:49:00+08:00

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Is the new AG choosing his briefs like a private lawyer?

COMMENT | Whether he likes it or not, Tommy Thomas is also the public prosecutor by law.

2018-06-26 17:12:00+08:00 by Abdul Hamid Mohamad

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MACC submits 1MDB report, AG greenlights MLA requests

UPDATED 6.53PM | Investigation papers from MACC were handed over this afternoon, confirms Tommy Thomas.

2018-06-12 18:13:00+08:00

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Let AG be appointed by Parliament

LETTER | Since the AG will be controlled by Parliament there will be no need for a separate public prosecutor.

2018-06-11 18:49:00+08:00 by V Thomas

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Constitutional crisis nibbed in the bud by modern Malays

LETTER | They shot down utter bigotries raised up by a group believed to be the Malay-rightists.

2018-06-11 13:34:00+08:00 by Johan James

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New AG promises to brush up on his BM

Thomas says 42 years in private practice has chipped away at his prowess of the language.

2018-06-06 16:43:00+08:00

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New AG cannot be public prosecutor as well

LETTER | Spouses of all ministers and members of Parliament must also declare their assets.

2018-06-06 16:05:00+08:00 by Cynthia Gabriel

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New AG promises to spare no one in 1MDB probe

UPDATED 4.32PM | He also vows to repeal oppressive laws and review agreements made by the previous gov't.

2018-06-06 15:25:00+08:00 by Wong Kai Hui

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Anwar: Islam, Malay rights not affected by Tommy Thomas appointment

That's because the new AG can only act with powers enshrined within the Constitution.

2018-06-06 02:30:00+08:00 by Bernama

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My 'to do list' for the new AG

LETTER | He must not let down both Dr M and the government who have stuck their necks out for him.

2018-06-05 19:04:00+08:00 by V Salam

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Congratulations to the new AG, Tommy Thomas

LETTER | He is the first practising lawyer to be appointed directly from the Bar to be the AG.

2018-06-05 18:49:00+08:00 by George Varughese, Malaysian Bar

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Awesome responsibility, says Tommy Thomas on new role

He says it will take a few days before he can assume duties as the attorney-general.

2018-06-05 17:39:00+08:00 by Bernama

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