'AG's discretion accepted before, why not for Zahid', BN MP asks
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A Malaysian Barisan Nasional lawmaker defended the Attorney-General's discretionary powers following criticism over dropped charges against Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The MP pointed to historical instances where similar prosecutorial discretion was used for political figures and activists from various parties.
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The debate touches on the consistency of the legal system, prosecutorial independence, and accountability in high-profile political corruption cases.
News ✕ 'AG's discretion accepted before, why not for Zahid', BN MP asks Alyaa Alhadjri Published: Oct 21, 2026 2:00 PM PARLIAMENT | An Umno lawyer-turned-lawmaker today questioned what he described as the selective acceptance of the attorney-general's (AG) discretionary powers among MPs critical of party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
In defending the AG’s decision to drop 47 charges against the deputy prime minister, Adnan Abu Hassan (BN-Kuala Pilah) argued that the same powers under Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution had previously been exercised in cases involving other politicians and activists...
PARLIAMENT | An Umno lawyer-turned-lawmaker today questioned what he described as the selective acceptance of the attorney-general's (AG) discretionary powers among MPs critical of party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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