Wan Azizah was King's choice for interim PM, former AG Thomas claims in book


PETALING JAYA: A book authored by former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas has suggested that the King had wanted to appoint Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail as the interim prime minister in accordance with the Federal Constitution following Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s resignation as premier.

According to a report in Sin Chew Daily, Thomas, however, claimed that Dr Mahathir put forward his own name for the interim prime minister post at that time.

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!

Next In Nation

Cambodia, Malaysia strengthen ties through ‘Travel and Shopping Fair 2026’
Enough livestock supply for Aidiladha, says Agri Ministry
Embracing the human side of medicine at NUMed’s Health Camp 2026
Boy killed, 11 hurt in three-vehicle crash in Pahang
Two die in car-motorcycle crash in KKB
PETRONAS confirms death of three contractor workers in T'ganu platform incident
Two factories, workers' hostel destroyed in Juru fire
Ops Luxury: Vehicles belonging to ex-footballer, motivational speaker seized by JPJ
Three oil rig workers die, one injured in Terengganu platform incident
JPJ suspends online vehicle ownership transfers

Others Also Read