Dr M: I thought Tommy was impartial until his book came out

Ex-prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he appointed Tommy Thomas as attorney general (AG) as he was known to be “impartial” but once the latter’s explosive memoir came out, his perception has changed.

Thomas’ appointment was based on the fact that he was a lawyer who followed the rule of law, Mahathir told The Star.

He said it was only when...