KUALA LUMPUR: Tommy Thomas (pic) said he was "humbled" by the "awesome responsibility" of becoming Malaysia's new Attorney-General.

Speaking to reporters outside his law firm in Bangsar here on Tuesday (June 5), Thomas confirmed that he met with Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad earlier Tuesday and would be meeting him tomorrow (June 6) as well.

He said he would not be going to the AG's office the next day (June 6).

He added that he would not give any further comments on his appointment until he receives his letter of appointment and has taken his oath of office which would take a few days.

"It would be premature for me to comment, it won't be right," he said.

When told about former A-G Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali's congratulatory wishes, Thomas said it was "jolly decent of him".

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V, has consented to the appointment of Thomas as the new AG on Tuesday morning (June 5).

In a statement, the Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Wan Ahmad Dahlan Ab Aziz said the King, on the advice of the Prime Minister, has given the approval to the appointment of Thomas as the AG according to Article 145 (1) of the Federal Constitution.