The Bar said its president George Varughese was only responding to the media’s question on whether Ambiga possesses the right qualities for the post. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

PETALING JAYA, May 15 — The Malaysian Bar has denied today endorsing its past president Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan to take the position of attorney-general (AG).

Instead, the Bar said its president George Varughese was only responding to the media’s question on whether Ambiga possesses the right qualities for the post.

“I was asked a question as to whether Ambiga Sreenevasan possesses the qualities of a person suitable for the position of the Attorney General, to which I replied in the positive.

“The same was however taken to mean that the Malaysian Bar has proposed or endorsed the appointment of Ambiga Sreenevasan as the Attorney General,’’ he said.

This follows news reports that the Bar had allegedly endorsed Ambiga for the post, saying she would be independent and free from political pressure.

“Such an impression is inaccurate and unfortunate. There is no doubt that there are several other candidates who are also qualified and suitable for the post of the Attorney-General,’’ he said.