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Ismail Sabri slams AG over Rafizi's appeal withdrawal

Ismail Sabri slams AG over Rafizi's appeal withdrawal

The Umno vice-president claims rule of law is now dead in Malaysia.

AG clarifies he didn't talk to EC chief on Rafizi's case

AG clarifies he didn't talk to EC chief on Rafizi's case

Thomas is quoted as saying his officers appealed against Rafizi's acquittal despite a decision not to pursue the case further.

EC chief: I did not discuss Rafizi's case with AG

EC chief: I did not discuss Rafizi's case with AG

The only case that I had discussed with the AG in recent time was the Tian Chua case, he says.

Ex-AG Apandi: AGC always files for appeal automatically

Ex-AG Apandi: AGC always files for appeal automatically

This enables AGC to be apolitical and any prosecution based strictly on facts and law, says Mohd Apandi Ali.

Thomas must take steps to protect AGC's image

Thomas must take steps to protect AGC's image

LETTER | There are forces working within the Attorney-General’s Chambers to discredit him.

Yoursay: Hidden hands in AG’s Chambers? The deep state strikes again

Yoursay: Hidden hands in AG’s Chambers? The deep state strikes again

YOURSAY | ‘There is evidence of insurrection in the ranks. The AG has rightly called them out.’
Disobedience - AG to act against errant officers over appeal in Rafizi's case

Disobedience - AG to act against errant officers over appeal in Rafizi's case

UPDATED 10.37PM: Tommy Thomas vows to take action against his officers who appealed against Rafizi's acquittal. 

Rafizi trains guns on AG after appeal filed over Bafia decision

Rafizi trains guns on AG after appeal filed over Bafia decision

It is his right to appeal and he shall be judged by the public, says PKR vice-president.

Totally untrue: AG debunks Zahid's tit-for-tat claim over Chin Peng's ashes

Totally untrue: AG debunks Zahid's tit-for-tat claim over Chin Peng's ashes

'I have never met, spoken, written or communicated with Zahid in my life'.

Lokman Adam's hearing to set aside AG's leave for committal proceeding on Jan 9

Lokman Adam's hearing to set aside AG's leave for committal proceeding on Jan 9

On Oct 22, the AG was granted leave to initiate committal proceeding against Lokman Noor for contempt of court acts.

AG: Even Chin Peng entitled to legal representation

AG: Even Chin Peng entitled to legal representation

If Chin Peng was considered evil, why did the BN gov't negotiate and sign the peace agreement, asks Thomas.

Deputy minister: Decision to charge 'LTTE 12' made when AG was abroad

Deputy minister: Decision to charge 'LTTE 12' made when AG was abroad

'If the authority to prosecute is already signed, it is hard to retract because there is backlash,' says Sivarasa Rasiah.

Dec 12 fixed to hear AG's appeal against contempt in Adib's case

Dec 12 fixed to hear AG's appeal against contempt in Adib's case

This after the High Court dismisses an application by Adib's father to strike out Thomas' appeal.

Cops to summon MACC officers as part of new probe into Beng Hock's death

Cops to summon MACC officers as part of new probe into Beng Hock's death

Selangor police chief: Five other witnesses have recorded statements. 

Police ruling not introduced midway of campaigning, says EC chief

Police ruling not introduced midway of campaigning, says EC chief

Azhar: Many came to apply for the permit after the directive was issued on Nov 2. 

No need for overkill, AG explains dropping fresh charges against DAP rep

No need for overkill, AG explains dropping fresh charges against DAP rep

Tommy Thomas says it is a lie to claim that all charges against P Gunasekaran were dropped.

Why didn't Zahid blame his boss for stealing and losing GE14, asks Dr M

Why didn't Zahid blame his boss for stealing and losing GE14, asks Dr M

UPDATED 5.41PM | PM says the Umno chief should focus on previous election defeat instead of harping on Tommy Thomas.

MP wants Zahid cited for contempt, brands his remarks as reckless

MP wants Zahid cited for contempt, brands his remarks as reckless

Ramkarpal wants the Umno chief hauled to court for his statements regarding the Johor bicycle tragedy case.

AG gets leave to commence contempt proceedings against Lokman Adam

AG gets leave to commence contempt proceedings against Lokman Adam

The contempt leave application was made over Lokman’s alleged contempt of court acts on two occasions.

AG responds to claim he ordered dismissal of tahfiz sexual abuse case

AG responds to claim he ordered dismissal of tahfiz sexual abuse case

Tommy Thomas says he had never issued such an instruction.
Best for AG to clear the air on tahfiz sexual abuse case - lawyer

Best for AG to clear the air on tahfiz sexual abuse case - lawyer

Yusmadi Yusoff also questions silence from parties who in the past had called on Thomas to explain his actions.

MCA demands AG explain why tahfiz sex assault case dropped

MCA demands AG explain why tahfiz sex assault case dropped

Tommy Thomas used his discretionary powers to discontinue proceedings, despite court acknowledging an offence did take place.

Malaysia, Goldman discuss dropping charges over 1MDB

Malaysia, Goldman discuss dropping charges over 1MDB

Malaysian prosecutors in August filed criminal charges against 17 current and former directors at Goldman Sachs' units.

Siti Aisyah withdraws full acquittal appeal in Jong-nam murder charge

Siti Aisyah withdraws full acquittal appeal in Jong-nam murder charge

This follows AG Tommy Thomas' assurance in open court that he will not take any future action against her.