Malaysia's cabinet approves constitutional amendments requiring parliamentary vetting of public prosecutor

The Cabinet has approved amendments to the Federal Constitution that will require candidates for the post of Public Prosecutor to undergo scrutiny by the Dewan Rakyat through a Parliamentary Select Committee before any formal appointment is made. The decision follows extensive feedback from government and opposition Members of Parliament, legal experts and civil society organisations as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Malaysia's institutional reform agenda. In a statement, the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister's Department (BHEUU) said the proposed amendments are intended to provide greater clarity by separating the constitutional functions of the Attorney General and the Public Prosecutor. Under the reforms, the Attorney General will continue to serve as the principal legal adviser to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Cabinet and government ministers, while the Public Prosecutor will exercise independent prosecutorial powers.
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