Malaysia’s Parliament debates two key constitutional amendments to limit the Prime Minister’s tenure and separate the Attorney-General’s roles, requiring a two-thirds majority to pass.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat will debate two landmark constitutional amendment bills today. The proposed changes seek to limit a Prime Minister’s tenure and separate the roles of the Attorney-General.
The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 aims to cap the Prime Minister’s term at 10 years. A second bill seeks to formally separate the roles of the Attorney-General and the Public Prosecutor.
Both bills were tabled for their first reading by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said on February 23. They are listed as the first and second items for debate following the oral question-and-answer session.
As constitutional amendments, they require a two-thirds majority to pass. This means support from at least 148 of the 222 Members of Parliament is needed.
During the earlier question time, several ministers will face queries from MPs. Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (PN-Pagoh) will ask the Finance Minister about public communication on the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Chong Chieng Jen (PH-Stampin) will seek tax collection figures for 2025 and projections for 2026. He will ask for details on individual, corporate, and Sales and Service Tax (SST) revenue.
Datuk Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff (PN-Rantau Panjang) will question the Energy Transition Minister on climate and flood management funding. Her query focuses on allocations for high-risk areas affected by monsoon surges.
