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Dr M on Tommy Thomas impasse: We are holding on to our principles

Sunday, 03 Jun 2018 | 11:10 AM MYT

PETALING JAYA: Tommy Thomas' support for a secular state is not amongst the reasons why his candidacy for Attorney General was rejected by the King, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir.

Several other reasons for the impasse have been touted, amongst them allegations that since Thomas has represented Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng in his corruption cases, he would not be an impartial AG.

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