AGC must explain appeal withdrawal in Ku Nan's graft case - Malaysian Bar

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The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) must explain its decision to withdraw an appeal against former federal territories minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor's acquittal in a graft case.

In a statement, the Malaysian Bar said it was "perturbed by the AGC's purported decision to withdraw the appeal, taking into consideration the fact that the Court of Appeal’s decision was not unanimous".

"The attorney-general (AG) is the principal legal adviser to the government and is also the public prosecutor. The power granted by the Federal Constitution to institute any proceedings for an offence is exercisable at his discretion.

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