Tommy Thomas: It was incumbent on me to resign as AG

KUALA LUMPUR (March 4): Tan Sri Tommy Thomas (pictured) has revealed to Free Malaysia Today (FMT) that he resigned as attorney-general because “it was incumbent on me to do so because I was appointed by him [Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad]”.

“My position as AG was that of a political appointee and made by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

“Once the prime minister tendered his resignation, it was incumbent on me to do so because I was appointed by him.

“It was also important for me to step aside and allow the incoming prime minister to appoint his own AG,” he explained to the news portal.

He added that his decision to resign “following the political change at the top was in line with tradition in the UK and other mature democracies”.

“I tried my best to do justice and prevent injustice until my last day in office. I am thankful for the privilege to serve,” Thomas said.

He said he now plans to take a break from work.