A lawyer appearing for former Malaysian External Intelligence Organisation director-general Hasanah Abdul Hamid today said it was his client's right to “consult” and not just “see” a lawyer.

Shahrudin Mohd Ali said this at the Kuala Lumpur High Court, adding that attorney-general Tommy Thomas would be upset if he knew that people like his client were not allowed legal consultation.

"I was only allowed to see Hasanah for five minutes before her remand proceeding. It was just a chat. That does not count as legal consultation...