Yusof to AG: It's not personal

Former solicitor-general II Mohd Yusof Zainal Abiden has raised eyebrows by representing Anwar Ibrahim on a Bersih 3.0-related charge, after having led the prosecution team in the Sodomy II trial.

Yusof (right), met after the court proceedings today, was asked if this would be seen as a personal battle between Attorney-General (AG) Abdul Gani Patail and himself.

He said he has nothing personal against Abdul Gani in taking up the case.

"I am a professional. They called me last night and I am available. I do not have any political affiliations," he said.

Yusof had ranked third in seniority in the AG’s Chambers when he took up optional retirement from Feb 1.

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