EC chairman denies discussing Rafizi's case with AG


PETALING JAYA: Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun (pic) says that he did not discuss Rafizi Ramli's case with Attorney General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas.

"I wish to put on record that I had not discussed Rafizi's case or appeal with Thomas or any officer from the Attorney General's Chambers that led Thomas to decide to withdraw the said appeal and institute disciplinary proceedings against any of his officers or to in any way influence Thomas in his decision-making process," he said in a statement Sunday (Dec 8).

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