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Malaysian MPs Push for Parliament to Scrutinise Public Prosecutor Appointments in Constitutional Reform Bid

Malaysian parliamentarians are demanding that future public prosecutor appointments undergo parliamentary vetting, rejecting what they see as unchecked executive power in a constitutional reform dispute.

By Syed Naguib · 23 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PKR Lawmakers Push for Genuine Parliamentary Oversight of Public Prosecutor Appointments

Eight PKR parliamentarians are demanding substantive vetting authority over public prosecutor appointments, rather than merely commenting on appointments proposed under pending constitutional reforms.

By Syed Naguib · 23 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia's New Public Prosecutor Selection System Removes Political Influence, Judiciary to Take Lead

Malaysia's new public prosecutor appointment framework transfers selection authority from the Prime Minister and Cabinet to the Judicial and Legal Service Commission, which will present candidates to the King for final approval.

By Syed Naguib · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PM to Be Removed From Public Prosecutor Appointment Process Under Constitutional Reforms

Malaysia's proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill 2026 would eliminate the Prime Minister's role in appointing the Public Prosecutor, with selection instead handled by the Judicial and Legal Service Commission and Parliament oversight.

By Syed Naguib · 22 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Constitutional Push to Separate Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor Roles Returns to Parliament

Parliament resumes with the proposed constitutional amendment to separate the attorney-general and public prosecutor roles set to take centre stage, marking a significant institutional reform for Malaysia's legal system.

By Syed Naguib · 21 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Bintulu Port Handover Marks Major MA63 Milestone, Says Mustapha

The transfer of Bintulu Port regulatory authority to Sarawak represents a significant milestone in Malaysia Agreement 1963 implementation, strengthening the federation and positioning the state as a regional green energy and industrial centre.

By Syed Naguib · 21 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Constitutional Reform Push Advances as Parliament Prepares Four Major Bills Including PM Term Limits

Four substantial bills await parliamentary debate beginning Monday, with renewed efforts to establish a 10-year ceiling on prime ministerial terms after the measure narrowly failed to achieve the required two-thirds majority in the previous sitting.

By Syed Naguib · 20 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Parliament Returns Monday With Constitutional Reforms and Road Safety Push in Focus

Parliament reconvenes Monday for a 16-day sitting featuring fresh attempts at constitutional reforms limiting prime ministerial tenure and separating the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles, alongside road safety amendments.

By Syed Naguib · 20 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

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