The task force will also comprise representatives from the relevant ministries and departments including the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and the police.

The task force will investigate, among others, Tommy Thomas' claims of abuse of power in the appointment of judges made in his recent autobiography.

Will we ever see a qualified non-Malay again occupying a critical post after Tommy Thomas' flippant remarks?

Azhar Harun says there were practical reasons for allowing the ouster clause to remain, which had received the support of others as well.