Law minister confirms re-tabling of AG separation, PM term limit bill

PUTRAJAYA, April 1 — The Madani Government has agreed to re-table the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 at the next Parliamentary sitting, covering the separation of the roles of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor as well as the limitation of the Prime Minister’s tenure.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said following the implementation of Phase I of the Madani Accountability Framework in early 2026, the legal and institutional reform agenda is now moving into Phase II, spanning May to August.

She said the agenda focuses on strengthening integrity, human rights, the justice system and the development of the country’s judicial infrastructure.

“(Also), entering Phase II beginning May, among the key initiatives to be implemented include the drafting of the Malaysian Ombudsman Bill and the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act at the next Parliamentary sitting,” she said in a post on Facebook. 

Azalina said among the institutional reform initiatives scheduled for implementation in April is the establishment of the Anti-Bullying Tribunal.

“It is an important step in strengthening protection for victims and addressing bullying issues more comprehensively as provided under the Anti-Bullying Act 2026.

“These measures reflect the Madani Government’s continued resolve and commitment to ensuring that every reform agenda is implemented consistently, systematically and effectively in building a more transparent, accountable and resilient system for the nation’s future,” she said.

According to the official Parliament website calendar, the Dewan Rakyat sitting is expected to run for 16 days from June 22 to July 16. — Bernama