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1MDB lawyer's sterling credentials go viral
Published:  Aug 10, 2018 8:31 AM
Updated: 12:36 AM

There have been criticisms levelled against the appointment of lawyer Sitpah Selvaratnam to lead the government's initiative to lay claim to superyacht Equanimity – the RM1 billion vessel that was alleged to have been bought with illegally acquired 1MDB money.

According to the critics, Sitpah was linked to the former firm of now attorney-general Tommy Thomas, resulting in accusations of conflict of interest.

Thomas has yesterday defended her appointment, saying she was the best pick for the job.

A social media message which lists down the lengthy credentials of Sitpah has since gone viral. It argues that she is more than qualified to do the job...

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