Syazlin’s appointment, said Thomas, caused a conflict of interest in the inquest proceedings because apart from representing the ministry and the department, she also stood in for Muhammad Adib’s family. However, he said Syazlin was informed that she was free to continue representing Muhammad Adib’s family at the inquest. Thomas issued a statement to clarify Syazlin’s sudden withdrawal from the inquest on Monday. Her political secretary Nor Hizwan Ahmad confirmed yesterday that the ministry received a letter from Thomas on May 23, asking for Syazlin’s appointment to be revoked. Prominent lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla said Thomas needed to explain why Syazlin was asked to withdraw as the inquest had gone on for 37 days.

Source: The Star May 28, 2019 23:26 UTC