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AG’s Chambers asked if it will contest Penang gov’t leave application

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.

Najib cites Thomas' two-year-old Mkini article as 'sign of prejudice'

Najib cites Thomas' two-year-old Mkini article as 'sign of prejudice'

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

Beng Hock's death: Family hopes for taskforce in fresh probe

Beng Hock's death: Family hopes for taskforce in fresh probe

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

Latheefa: What language did Thomas speak in when PAS hired him?

Latheefa: What language did Thomas speak in when PAS hired him?

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

Rais Yatim to AG: It's not hard to speak BM

Rais Yatim to AG: It's not hard to speak BM

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

PAS: Guan Eng, Thomas sidelining use of Bahasa

PAS: Guan Eng, Thomas sidelining use of Bahasa

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

Judge hearing Najib's case is sibling of Umno strongman

Judge hearing Najib's case is sibling of Umno strongman

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

Up to judge to decide language used in court - Gerakan leader

Up to judge to decide language used in court - Gerakan leader

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

'Najib's supporters disrespecting the law by heckling AG'

'Najib's supporters disrespecting the law by heckling AG'

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

AG assures Najib trial will be fair

AG assures Najib trial will be fair

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

Najib's supporters heckle AG over English presser

Najib's supporters heckle AG over English presser

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

Defence cites 'trial by media', court grants interim gag order

Defence cites 'trial by media', court grants interim gag order

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

AG to lead prosecution to charge Najib

AG to lead prosecution to charge Najib

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

Lawyers call for the LLP Act to be implemented

Lawyers call for the LLP Act to be implemented

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

Yoursay: Surendran’s argument against ex-CJ crystal clear

Yoursay: Surendran’s argument against ex-CJ crystal clear

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

Unwarranted attack by ex-CJ Hamid upon new AG

Unwarranted attack by ex-CJ Hamid upon new AG

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

Is the new AG choosing his briefs like a private lawyer?

Is the new AG choosing his briefs like a private lawyer?

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

EC must hire their own lawyers for election petitions, says AG

EC must hire their own lawyers for election petitions, says AG

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

Constitutional crisis nibbed in the bud by modern Malays

Constitutional crisis nibbed in the bud by modern Malays

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

New AG promises to brush up on his BM

New AG promises to brush up on his BM

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

New AG promises to spare no one in 1MDB probe

New AG promises to spare no one in 1MDB probe

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

Yoursay: As new AG, Thomas must prosecute without fear or favour

Yoursay: As new AG, Thomas must prosecute without fear or favour

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

Anwar: Islam, Malay rights not affected by Tommy Thomas appointment

Anwar: Islam, Malay rights not affected by Tommy Thomas appointment

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

PAS now accepts Thomas as attorney-general

PAS now accepts Thomas as attorney-general

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