Hiccup to choice of new AG


Senior lawyer Tommy Thomas as the country’s new Attorney General.

PETALING JAYA: A proposal by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to appoint senior lawyer Tommy Thomas as the Attorney General has sparked a major dis­agreement with the King.

Essentially, Dr Mahathir is adamant about replacing Tan Sri Apan­di Ali, submitting only Thomas’ name to Sultan Muhammad V.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Courts & Crime , constitutional

Next In Nation

Weekly gathering of seniors for language classes brings joy, reduces boredom
M’sia well placed to become Muslim-friendly travel destination
M’sian arrested for wildlife smuggling in Bangkok
Crackdown nabs 8,000 litterbugs in six states
Family time for King and Queen on Aidiladha
Ferry trips, bookings surge as tourists head to Langkawi�
Grad repays mum’s sacrifices by donating kidney to her�
Another hiker goes missing
‘Private hospital drug supplies remain stable’
Authorities using video footage to track offenders�

Others Also Read