In Malaysia, a prosecuting officer is known as a Deputy Public Prosecutor, also known as DPP, and it should not be confused with the previous meaning.

Criminal prosecution duties in Sabah and Sarawak are handled by the Malaysian AG.

[1][2] The 8th AG, Tommy Thomas, is the first non-Malay and non-Muslim Attorney General to hold office since the formation of Malaysia in 1963.

[3] Pakatan Harapan leader Anwar Ibrahim clarified that his appointment will not adversely affect the status of Islam in the country.

[5] The A-G's overall powers, roles, and responsibilities are provided for in Article 145 of the Federal Constitution: