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Azalina Confident AG-Prosecutor Separation Bill Will Gain Cross-Party Support

Law Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said believes the proposed constitutional amendment to separate the attorney-general and public prosecutor roles will obtain backing from both government and opposition members of Parliament.

By Rohaya Daud · 26 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

MPs Push for Stronger Parliament Role in Appointing Public Prosecutor, Signalling Constitutional Tensions

Multiple PKR lawmakers are demanding that parliament gain substantive vetting authority over public prosecutor appointments, marking a significant push for parliamentary oversight in Malaysia's governance structure.

By Rohaya Daud · 23 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

PKR Lawmakers Push for Genuine Parliamentary Oversight of Public Prosecutor Selection

Eight PKR lawmakers are demanding genuine parliamentary vetting authority over public prosecutor appointments, rather than merely having the right to comment on the selection process during planned constitutional reforms.

By Rohaya Daud · 23 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

King to Choose Public Prosecutor Independently Under New Constitutional Bill

Malaysia is moving to insulate the public prosecutor position from political interference. Under a new constitutional bill, the King will select the country's top law officer exclusively from candidates recommended by the Judicial and Legal Service Commission.

By Rohaya Daud · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PM To Have No Say In Public Prosecutor Appointment Under Constitutional Reform Bill

Malaysia's proposed constitutional reforms would remove the Prime Minister from Public Prosecutor appointments, instead vesting power in the Judicial and Legal Service Commission with parliamentary oversight and a fixed seven-year term.

By Rohaya Daud · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Constitutional Overhaul: Separating Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor Roles Returns to Parliamentary Spotlight

The Dewan Rakyat has reconvened with a significant constitutional amendment on the agenda that would split the attorney-general and public prosecutor positions, marking a pivotal moment in Malaysia's governance structure.

By Rohaya Daud · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Four significant legislative measures set for Dewan Rakyat consideration as PM term limit proposal returns

Parliament will debate four major bills this week, including a controversial proposal to limit the Prime Minister's tenure to 10 years. The measure previously fell short of the required two-thirds majority.

By Rohaya Daud · 20 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Parliament Convenes Monday with Constitutional Amendments and Road Safety Reforms on Agenda

Malaysia's Parliament reconvenes Monday for a 16-day session featuring contentious constitutional amendments on prime ministerial tenure and prosecutorial independence, alongside road safety legislation.

By Rohaya Daud · 20 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

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