Attorney General’s Chamber

Question 1

What is the definition of AGC?

Answer 1

Attorney General’s Chamber is the office of Attorney General In malaysia. Today, AGC is recognised as a formal government institution

Question 2

Explain the powers of AG as provided in FC

Answer 2

-Article 145(3), The AG shall have power, exerciseable at his discretion, to institute, to conduct, or discontinue any offence other than proceedings before a syariah court/ native court or court-martial.

clause 3A states that federal law may confer on the AG the power to determine the courts in which venue at which any proceedings which he has power under clause 3 to institute / shall be institute to which such proceedings shall be transferred.

Question 3

What are the responsibilities/ functions of the AG?

Answer 3

-provided under article 145 (2)
1) to advise YDPA/cabinet/Minister on legal matters
2) perform other duties of legal character, time to time may be assigned by YDPA/Cabinet
3) to discharge the functions conferred on him by or under this constitution or any other written law

Question 4

What are the other functions/responsibilities of AG?

Answer 4

1. To revise&reprint the laws of malaysia and undertake law reform in identified areas
2. to represent the GOV in civil cases
3. to give legal advice&views on the malaysian GOV
4. to advice the federal and state gov on all legal matters + syariah law
5. to draft all legislations for the fed gov
6. to provide prosecution instructions to all related law enforcement agencies for criminal cases

Question 5

What is the appointment of the AG?

Answer 5

Article 145(1) the AG is to be appointed by the YDPA with the advice of the Prime Minister.
-Must be qualified to be a judge in the Federal Court