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Malaysia's cabinet approves constitutional amendments requiring parliamentary vetting of public prosecutor9 July 2026
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 …
Malaysian bar argues treaty reservations on gender equality are unconstitutional3 May 2026
The Malaysian Bar today called for the immediate withdrawal of remaining reservations linked to gender equality under the Convention on the Elimination of All F…
Malaysia's parliament fails to pass constitutional amendment limiting prime minister's term3 March 2026
In a surprise development, the Malaysian Parliament on March 2 failed to pass a constitutional amendment Bill to limit the prime minister's tenure to 10 years –…
Malaysian government agrees with proposal to limit prime minister's term2 February 2026
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 Min…
Malaysian government moves forward with initiative to separate attorney general and prosecutor roles10 December 2025
The Government has entered the second phase of its initiative to fully separate the roles of the Attorney General and the Public Prosecutor, following Cabinet a…