DAP backs constitutional amendment to separate Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles in Malaysia

DAP has pledged its support for the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 aimed at separating the roles of the Attorney General (AG) and Public Prosecutor (PP) in Malaysia, the party announced today ^{[1, 2, 3]}. The move is intended to create a more independent prosecution institution, strengthen accountability, and allow the AG to be held directly accountable to Parliament ^{[1, 2, 3]}.

The bill was finalized by the Parliamentary Special Select Committee, chaired by Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, with 11 MPs from both government and opposition parties ^{[1, 2]}. Minister Azalina has explained that the separation would reduce conflicts of interest by distinguishing the AG's advisory role from the PP’s prosecutorial authority ^{[1, 2, 3]}. She said, "Separating the roles of the AG and PP would help ensure a more independent prosecution institution, strengthen accountability and enable the AG to be held directly accountable in Parliament without relying on responses delivered through a minister" ^[1].

The bill is scheduled for tabling and debate in the Dewan Rakyat sitting that began on June 2, 2026 ^{[1, 2, 3]}. On June 4, the DAP Central Executive Committee officially decided to support the amendment and to mobilize all 40 of its MPs to back the bill in the parliamentary vote ^{[1, 2, 3]}. DAP's Secretary-General Anthony Loke stressed the party's commitment, stating, "DAP is committed to securing the support of all its 40 Members of Parliament in the division vote and calls on all MPs to ensure that this historic constitutional amendment becomes a reality" ^[1].

The Dewan Rakyat had earlier agreed on March 3 to refer the bill to the Special Select Committee for further scrutiny and refinement ^{[1, 2]}. DAP support bolsters the MADANI government's agenda to carry out institutional reforms ^{[1, 2, 3]}.

The next parliamentary vote on the bill is expected soon during the ongoing Dewan Rakyat session, where all MPs will be called to decide on the constitutional amendment separating the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles ^{[1, 2, 3]}.