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A-G Apandi told to take leave, says Dr M
Monday, 14 May 20184:39 PM MYT
by rahimy rahim
PUTRAJAYA: Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali has been told to take leave and will be temporarily replaced by the Solicitor-General, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
The Prime Minister said although the A-G's contract has been recently renewed, the government would go through the proper process to initiate investigations against Apandi.
"While he is on leave, the Solicitor-General will take over his work and will carry on his job," he told a press conference at the Perdana Leadership Foundation on Monday.
Asked whether Mohamed Apandi is being investigated, the Prime Minister said a police report must first be lodged before an investigation can be done.
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"We need a report and based on that, we will carry out a full investigation.
"When the investigation is carried out, action can be taken, including to suspend the A-G or other action, including barring him from travelling outside the country," he added.
Apandi had reported to work on Monday, the first day since Pakatan Harapan won the May 9 polls.
Dr Mahathir had previously said that the A-G had "undermined his own credibility" and indicated that several government servants would be investigated for their roles in the aborted investigations into 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
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