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pic) is no stranger to controversy. 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. ....
THE response from Umno to the Emergency declaration has been muted and cautious. The war cries and sabre-rattling from the party has come to a sudden halt and the political temperature has come down. It seems like Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has clipped the wings of Umno and put all political parties in a tight corner. Everyone had been so swept up by rumours about the appointment of a deputy prime minister that they were almost blindsided by the Emergency move. Umno, unlike Pakatan Harapan leaders, has not opposed the state of emergency. “The decree comes from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Umno will abide by it but with a caveat – it must be focused on containing Covid-19. ....