KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Malaysia's king has licensed the appointment of an ethnic Indian lawyer as the new attorney basic, amid protests from Islamic groups that the process should be held by way of a Muslim.
A palace remark says Sultan Muhammad V has licensed terminating present Attorney General Mohamad Apandi Ali and changing him with Tommy Thomas, the primary minority to hold the publish in 55 years.
Groups representing ethnic Malays, who make up two-thirds of Malaysia's 31 million folks, have demanded the top legal process be given to a Muslim to protect the standing of Islam as the professional religion.
The remark Tuesday said the king recommended all Malaysians to ensure Thomas' appointment does not "create religious or racial conflict as every Malaysian should be treated fairly regardless of race and religion".
A palace remark says Sultan Muhammad V has licensed terminating present Attorney General Mohamad Apandi Ali and changing him with Tommy Thomas, the primary minority to hold the publish in 55 years.
Groups representing ethnic Malays, who make up two-thirds of Malaysia's 31 million folks, have demanded the top legal process be given to a Muslim to protect the standing of Islam as the professional religion.
The remark Tuesday said the king recommended all Malaysians to ensure Thomas' appointment does not "create religious or racial conflict as every Malaysian should be treated fairly regardless of race and religion".
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