Malaysia Attorney-General told to go on leave; new anti-graft agency chief to be named - Channel NewsAsia: KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Attorney-General Mohamad Apandi Ali has been told to go on leave, pending an investigation into his role in allegedly covering up a massive corruption scandal involving ousted leader Najib Razak.
The Solicitor-General will stand in for Mr Mohamad Apandi with immediate effect, said Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad at a news conference on Monday (May 14).
Dr Mahathir said several complaints had been made against Mr Mohamed Apandi but no official report has been made on the allegations against him.
"The position of the Attorney-General is a little difficult because he has just been given a contract and (we) have to follow the law. Several measures must be taken for a suspension, so the Attorney-General is asked to go on leave," Dr Mahathir added.
“While he is on leave, the Solicitor-General can stand in for him and perform his duties. We still have the Solicitor-General to discharge the duties of the Attorney-General,”
Mr Mohamed Apandi Ali had cleared Mr Najib of any wrongdoing in 2016, relating to the RM2.5 billion (US$681 million) that was deposited in the former prime minister's personal account. Najib has repeatedly denied taking money from state fund
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