Question: In which of the following countries Indian-origin lawyer Tommy Thomas has recently been appointed as Attorney General?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Malaysia
(c) Mauritius
(d) Bangladesh
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- On June 4th, 2018, Malaysia’s Sultan Muhammad V appointed Indian-origin lawyer Tommy Thomas as new Attorney General of the country.
- Thomas is the first person belonging to minority appointed at this post in last 55 years.
- At this post he replaced Mohammad Apandli Ali.
- Despite of opposition from Islamic groups; Sultan has approved the appointment of Thomas for this post.
See also the links below:
https://scroll.in/latest/881474/malaysias-king-appoints-ethnic-indian-lawyer-tommy-thomas-as-new-attorney-general