Tan Sri Tommy thomas just resigned from his position as Attorney General today (28th February).
According to Malay Mail, an unnamed source said that Thomas had given his letter to interim Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the one who appointed him as Attorney General after the 14th General Elections.
He was made AG for a two-year term in June 2018.
Thomas was one of those who relentlessly pursued prosecutions related to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal.
His resignation means that ongoing cases will face many uncertainties.
He currently handles 27 high profile cases at the High Courts and Session Courts in Kuala Lumpur and Shah Alam.
Stay tuned for more updates.
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