Ex-AG claims Najib’s wrongful prosecution suit is 'political'

Tommy Thomas claimed that Najib Abdul Razak’s wrongful prosecution legal action against the former attorney-general was politically motivated for the lead-up to the Malacca state elections and the 15th general election.

In an affidavit in support of a bid to strike out the former prime minister’s suit, Thomas contended that the suit is baseless and not sustainable due to the AG being empowered under law to initiate, conduct and discontinue criminal prosecution.

Thomas (above) claimed that...