
AG’s Chambers asked if it will contest Penang gov’t leave application
Penang is proceeding with its application against the EC following the redelineation exercise.

Penang is proceeding with its application against the EC following the redelineation exercise.

The article titled 'Grand Larceny in 1MDB' had concluded money had entered his account, ex-PM says in his affidavit.

UPDATED 2.30PM | They seek a meet with AG Tommy Thomas to discuss the government's plans for the investigations.

The AG had represented both the PAS-led governments of Terengganu and Kelantan.

The former minister asks Tommy Thomas to start using BM phrases for court purposes, in order to not give BN more 'ammo'.

He warns against the Harapan government sending the wrong signal to the people.

'This is the first time I am hearing of it,' AG Tommy Thomas tells reporters.

A lawyer defends AG's preference for using English to charge Najib.

Youth minister Syed Saddiq says the hecklers were just trying to create a distraction.

UPDATED 5.18PM | Tommy Thomas cites the non-objection to bail as proof that due process of law was followed.

UPDATED 3.15PM | They urge Tommy Thomas to speak in Bahasa Malaysia instead.

UPDATED 5.10PM | AG Tommy Thomas objects, saying freedom of speech should remain supreme.

On the number of charges to be filed against Najib, Thomas says 'wait till tomorrow'.

LETTER | If and when Limited Liability Partnership Act is implemented, liability will be limited to the assets of the firm.

YOURSAY | 'It just shows how illiterate and nonsensical some of our judges are.'

COMMENT | His attack on the changes being spearheaded by the new AG is in direct opposition to the reform agenda.

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

UPDATE 7.40PM | This is to avoid the potential for conflict of interest, says attorney-general Tommy Thomas.

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

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

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

YOURSAY | ‘Always let your conscience guide you. I wish you all the very best in your new role.’

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

Sec-gen Takiyuddin Hassan says it is willing to provide constructive opposition where it matters.