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The former AG says he was aware that Riza’s lawyers had made representations regarding the money laundering charges.

This is because the committal proceeding was made on behalf of the Attorney General’s Chambers and not in Tommy Thomas’ personal capacity.

He wants to seek AG Idrus Harun's stand on the committal proceeding application he filed against then AG Tommy Thomas.

He explains it became incumbent for him to step down as AG after Dr Mahathir Mohamad resigned as PM.

BREAKING NEWS | Thomas has submitted his resignation to interim premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Four judges in separate courts reach the decision after the prosecution did not wish to proceed with the case.

Thomas says MPs can move a confidence motion to support Mahathir as PM or anyone else when Dewan Rakyat meets on March 10.

He also points out that one of accused was charged for activities before the LTTE was gazetted a terrorist organisation.

He says the matter is within the home minister's jurisdiction and the AG cannot interfere.

We should be tough on terrorism and I do not compromise with terror, says PKR president Anwar Ibrahim.

Bersatu accuses Tommy Thomas of power abuse, Umno Youth calls for his resignation.

COMMENT | The false equivalency between the IS and the now-defunct LTTE is going to gain more momentum.

'It is disheartening that citizens could be arrested, charged and incarcerated without bail for a prolonged period on charges with no prospect of conviction.'

This comes as AG Tommy Thomas announces to discontinue proceedings against 12 accused of supporting LTTE.

UPDATED WITH AG'S FULL STATEMENT | They simply had photos of slain LTTE leaders in their phones or Facebook accounts, says Tommy Thomas.

Thomas appealed to set aside the permission granted in an application filed by father of the late firefighter Muhd Adib Mohd Kassim.