Azalina sets out seven reforms to separate powers and tighten Public Prosecutor accountability
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 -- A parliamentary committee has unveiled seven concrete proposals to reshape how Malaysia appoints its Public Prosecutor, including a fixed seven year term and annual reporting to Parliament.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the recommendations were part of a review of the Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026 by a bipartisan committee made up of both government and opposition MPs.
"Overall, the recommendations submitted aim to establish a Public Prosecutor's institution that is independent, professional, accountable and trusted by the public, in line with the rule of law and international best practices," she told reporters at a pr...
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