Malaysian government agrees with proposal to limit prime minister's term

2 February 2026
Flag of Malaysia (photo credit: jorono via pixabay)
Flag of Malaysia (photo credit: jorono via pixabay)
The Cabinet has agreed with the proposal to limit the Prime Minister’s tenure to 10 years as part of the Madani government’s institution reform agenda, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said. [ . . . ] She added that the decision was made after the Cabinet conducted a thorough review of policy inputs, public views, and recommendations from engagement sessions with various stakeholders. Following this approval, the government will proceed with the necessary amendments to the Federal Constitution. She noted that the amendments are expected to be tabled in Parliament during the current sitting in 2026.
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