Malaysian Cabinet agrees to PM’s 10-year, 2-term limit, says law minister
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had recently said the government would table a Bill to limit the Prime Minister’s tenure.
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PETALING JAYA - 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.
According to Datuk Seri Azalina, the decision was made during the weekly Cabinet meeting on Jan 30. She said the decision is a crucial step towards strengthening accountability, checks and balances, and governance
“The proposal to limit the tenure aims to prevent excessive concentration of power, strengthen the democratic system, and enhance public trust in the country’s leadership institutions, in line with mature democratic practices internationally,” she said on Jan 31.
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.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had recently said the government would table a Bill to limit the Prime Minister’s tenure to no more than 10 years or two full terms. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
