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Yoursay: Why did it take so long to remove lawyer from Adib inquest?

Yoursay: Why did it take so long to remove lawyer from Adib inquest?

YOURSAY | 'AGC must explain why conflict of interest was not detected and acted upon much earlier.'
Yoursay: He who stole from rakyat has committed treason, not AG

Yoursay: He who stole from rakyat has committed treason, not AG

YOURSAY | ‘And so have those who sought to cover up the treasonous acts.’

Outrageous! AG must explain clearing employer of maid's murder - Paulsen

Outrageous! AG must explain clearing employer of maid's murder - Paulsen

UPDATED 4.11PM | 'It sends the wrong message, time and time again, that the lives of migrant workers are of no value.'

Shafee accuses AG of giving 'political speech' at Najib trial

Shafee accuses AG of giving 'political speech' at Najib trial

Lawyer says Tommay Thomas' opening statement runs afoul of the Criminal Procedure Code.

AG's opening statement: It is my duty and privilege...

AG's opening statement: It is my duty and privilege...

NAJIB TRIAL | Tommy Thomas is the first M'sian attorney-general tasked with prosecuting a former PM.

Tribunal on ex-EC members undecided whether to make decision public

Tribunal on ex-EC members undecided whether to make decision public

AG says the tribunal can make the announcement and then recommendations to the king.

Rais sends protest note to AGC over recognition of UEC

Rais sends protest note to AGC over recognition of UEC

However, the Negeri Sembilan Bersatu chief erroneously accuses the deputy education minister of exploiting the issue.
CLP exam: Requirements for UEC holders changed

CLP exam: Requirements for UEC holders changed

Board chairperson Tommy Thomas says the changes were made following a review.
Drama and sparks at lawyer's contempt proceedings

Drama and sparks at lawyer's contempt proceedings

Temperatures rise as Arun Kasi and AG cross swords, hearing halted multiple times.
Najib engaged in multiple tactics to delay his criminal trial: AG

Najib engaged in multiple tactics to delay his criminal trial: AG

UPDATED 2.07PM | The appellant has raised various issues every stage of the case, Thomas tells Court of Appeal.
AG's power not absolute, says Doan's lawyer on murder charge

AG's power not absolute, says Doan's lawyer on murder charge

Hisyam Teh Poh Teik questions AG's move to retain her charge over Kim Jong-nam's murder. 
In wake of Aisyah’s freedom, lawyers say AG has wide discretionary powers

In wake of Aisyah’s freedom, lawyers say AG has wide discretionary powers

‘The prosecution can take bilateral relations between Malaysia and Indonesia into consideration…’
Who delayed the trial? Not my dog

Who delayed the trial? Not my dog

In an exclusive article to Malaysiakini, Shafee explains his position and takes a swipe at the AG.

Lawyer fails to stop AG's bid to cite him for contempt

Lawyer fails to stop AG's bid to cite him for contempt

Apex court states the AG had sought to safeguard public confidence in the administration of justice.

Shafee's 'pet dog' stalls Najib's hearing, AG rues delay

Shafee's 'pet dog' stalls Najib's hearing, AG rues delay

UPDATED 3.33PM | 'The whole country, everybody, wants the trial to start tomorrow if possible,' says Tommy Thomas.

UN must intervene in contempt case against Arun Kasi

UN must intervene in contempt case against Arun Kasi

COMMENT | The AG's move should come as a jolt to the heart of civil society.

Anti-Icerd rally organisers urge Agong to sack AG

Anti-Icerd rally organisers urge Agong to sack AG

The Gerakan Pembela Ummah lodges a police report towards this.
Yoursay: AG is right to nip hate messages in the bud

Yoursay: AG is right to nip hate messages in the bud

YOURSAY | ‘The police should not wait for someone to make a report.’

Lokman: Problem with AG is that he was Chin Peng's lawyer

Lokman: Problem with AG is that he was Chin Peng's lawyer

SEMENYIH POLLS | As such, he implies that he has communist leanings.
Shafee claims AG reversing on freedom of speech stand with contempt bid

Shafee claims AG reversing on freedom of speech stand with contempt bid

He recollects how Thomas opposed a gag order application, saying 'this is a free country with freedom of speech'.
Court greenlights AG's bid to cite Shafee for contempt

Court greenlights AG's bid to cite Shafee for contempt

UPDATED 11.22AM | This is over a video of Shafee commenting on the move to discharge Najib over three money- laundering charges.

Muslim lawyers say AG unbiased, 'country needs him'

Muslim lawyers say AG unbiased, 'country needs him'

They say they know him as a religious man who will not condone going against any religion.
Man apologises to AG for depicting him as anti-Islam in FB post

Man apologises to AG for depicting him as anti-Islam in FB post

He shares a post out of anger but is now convinced that Thomas is not anti-Islam.

Lawyer vows to challenge contempt case by AG

Lawyer vows to challenge contempt case by AG

Arun Kasi maintains his remarks constituted fair criticism.