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He probably knew the memoir of his time in one of the most powerful posts in government would bring on more controversy.
The former Attorney General’s (AG) book - “My Story: Justice in the Wilderness” -has triggered a firestorm of reactions. There have been police reports, potential law suits, condemnation and criticism.
Those who have lashed out include no less than two former prime ministers, an ex-AG and Thomas’ former colleagues in the AG chambers.
The Razak brothers are also said to be considering legal options over a chapter which they say casts aspersions on their late father Tun Abdul Razak Hussein.
PETALING JAYA: One of Malaysia’s beloved comedy icons Datuk Jamali Shadat, who tickled the nation with his one-man multiracial repertoire, has passed away, leaving behind a shining legacy of humour and cultural sensitivity.
The diminutive man with a distinctive voice and comedic chops died of natural causes at his son’s home in Pulau Indah, Klang, at 8.15am yesterday. He was 79.
His passing was confirmed by his son, Fauzi Jamali, to The Star’s Malay-language portal mStar.
Jamali was a popular stand-up in Malaysia, especially in the 1970s and 1980s, with his impersonations and mimicry that had mass appeal.
Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Saarani Mohamad
(pic) said the first phase of the programme would see some RM2.7mil allocated to prepare meals for 35,639 SPM candidates who are attending schools and extra classes to prepare for the examinations. The students involved will be given lunches daily for 15 days until the examinations on Feb 22. The meals will be prepared by the respective school canteen operators, he told a press conference held virtually on Wednesday (Feb 3). The state Education Department has also assigned teachers to give tuition and additional classes for critical subjects such as Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mathematics and History. The programme began on Monday (Feb 1), he said, adding that the meals will also be prepared for the teachers.
Published on: Wednesday, February 03, 2021
By: Malay Mail
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Lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla speaks during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur March 17, 2018. ― Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli
Kuala Lumpur: Lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla questioned the reported excerpts of Tan Sri Tommy Thomas’ memoir on the latter’s two-year tenure as attorney general, stressing that those who have served as the government’s top legal adviser should never publicly disclose the advice they had provided unless allowed under the law.
Haniff, who has in the past acted as Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s lawyer in some court cases, said he has yet to read the full contents of Thomas’ newly-released book My Story: Justice in the Wilderness, but wanted to give preliminary comments on a news report on the book’s contents.
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, artists derive inspiration from their surrounding environment. This is very true for Malaysian visual artist Anisa Abdullah, who was born in Warsaw, Poland.