The writer Noor Farida Ariffin's ('Rumour mongers drove AG out of her job', Nov 27) disappointment with the press as the reason for Ainum's resignation as AG is not at all appealing.

No doubt, Ainum had been welcomed by the legal fraternities with high hopes embedded on her integrity and personality to put the derailed AG chambers back on the track. Every civilised society that espouses justice and transparency share the same aspiration.

Even, the press helped to fuel that sentiment. It's a pointless pursue to blame the gun, the responsibility lies with the finger that triggered it.

The appointment of AG is done by the King upon the advise of the Prime Minister. I am sure the PM must have full knowledge of Ainum's background before nominating her, and surely the information would include her health as well.

No decent leader would accept resignations solely based on the media's speculation alone. It is the PM's silence that caused the media to speculate. Knowing the government's credibility is always at stake since Sept 98, our society is matured enough now to filter information.

As such, it is the government that you should put the blame on or seek explanation from.

The announcement of the controversial Abdul Gani Patail as the successor added more to the mystery surrounding Ainum's resignation.

In the absence of full information, societies tend to seek second-hand information. Somehow in the AG Ainum episode, I smell politics more than health and unfortunately, Ainum is the casualty.