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Sri Ram appointed to handle high profile cases in 2018 - Thomas

Sri Ram appointed to handle high profile cases in 2018 - Thomas

Former AG says the appointment was in accordance with Section 376 (3) of the CPC.

Ex-AG: Disappointing that those who voted for Undi18 now holding it back

Ex-AG: Disappointing that those who voted for Undi18 now holding it back

Undi18 was the 'best thing we ever did', says Tommy Thomas.

COMMENT | English snobbery?

COMMENT | English snobbery?

Let’s not cross the line from wanting better standards of English to a superiority complex about language.
Cops seize Gerakbudaya computers over ex-AG’s book

Cops seize Gerakbudaya computers over ex-AG’s book

Investigation related to the book My Story: Justice in the Wilderness by Tommy Thomas.

Najib mulling contempt bid against Tommy Thomas

Najib mulling contempt bid against Tommy Thomas

This in relation to the murder of Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu mentioned in the ex-AG's memoir.

YOURSAY | 'Concerned, frightened, shocked' by the negativity that permeates us

YOURSAY | 'Concerned, frightened, shocked' by the negativity that permeates us

'Instead of investigating the contents of Thomas' memoir, the authorities are probing him.'

YOURSAY | The book that is deemed an existential threat to the nation

YOURSAY | The book that is deemed an existential threat to the nation

'Malaysia is famous for filing police reports for everything - yes, everything…'

COMMENT | In defence of Tommy Thomas

COMMENT | In defence of Tommy Thomas

His critics tell the world they are from a country intolerant of the truth and unable to cope with criticism.

COMMENT | Reading the leaves in 'Tommy' in a teacup

COMMENT | Reading the leaves in 'Tommy' in a teacup

Let's see what we can look out for in the future from this masterly-written memoir.

Bar critical of Thomas' book, but says ban is excessive

Bar critical of Thomas' book, but says ban is excessive

The book didn't violate any of the limits to freedom of expression under Article 10 of the Federal Constitution, says Salim Bashir.
COMMENT | The ghosts of May 13 won't lie still

COMMENT | The ghosts of May 13 won't lie still

Anwar stirs the embers via a nuanced statement on Thomas's memoir.

MP SPEAKS | Perception vs reality of the AG's office

MP SPEAKS | Perception vs reality of the AG's office

One crucial reform needed is to speedily separate the AG from the public prosecutor.

Tommy Thomas book is inaccurate about AGC officers - bar

Tommy Thomas book is inaccurate about AGC officers - bar

We cannot make summary of the attitude of the officers and lawyers in the AGC, says Salim Bashir.

Nothing wrong with differing views, Rafidah says on call to ban ex-AG's memoir

Nothing wrong with differing views, Rafidah says on call to ban ex-AG's memoir

The former minister calls intolerance for opposing perspectives and diverse views as a 'worrying trend' in Malaysia.

COMMENT | Tragi-comedy of book-banning in the 21st century

COMMENT | Tragi-comedy of book-banning in the 21st century

COMMENT | The knee-jerk responses to Thomas’ memoir prove that it is not a book of nonsense.

Defamation, sedition and OSA probes - Thomas vows full cooperation

Defamation, sedition and OSA probes - Thomas vows full cooperation

UPDATED 4.25PM | No date has been set to record former AG's statement, says lawyer Sangeet.

LETTER | Don’t ban Tommy Thomas’ book

LETTER | Don’t ban Tommy Thomas’ book

The vast majority of Malaysians empathise with the former AG and share his candid views of issues and personalities.
Thomas' book: Why no mention of dropping Guan Eng's case, asks PAS

Thomas' book: Why no mention of dropping Guan Eng's case, asks PAS

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man wants to know why it wasn't touched on at all in ex-AG's memoir.

Johor police receive 16 reports against Tommy Thomas

Johor police receive 16 reports against Tommy Thomas

State police chief says cops will probe under Penal Code and the OSA.

LETTER | Strike balance between freedom of expression and justice

LETTER | Strike balance between freedom of expression and justice

We reiterate our calls for the government to codify the law on sub judice comments and contempt of court.

COMMENT | Thomas’ book may evoke debate on Tunku tapes

COMMENT | Thomas’ book may evoke debate on Tunku tapes

It's time to release recordings of Tunku Abdul Rahman's views on May 13.

Ahmad Maslan lodges police report over Tommy Thomas book

Ahmad Maslan lodges police report over Tommy Thomas book

He claims that the book by ex-AG contains seditious allegations against second prime minister Abdul Razak Hussein.

Police open 2 investigation papers on Tommy Thomas' book

Police open 2 investigation papers on Tommy Thomas' book

Deputy IGP says police will be calling Thomas to give his statement soon.

Shafee raises ex-AG's controversial memoir in Cradle Fund CEO murder trial

Shafee raises ex-AG's controversial memoir in Cradle Fund CEO murder trial

The alleged sub judicial excerpts are in relation to the accused’s versions of what transpired on the night of the incident.