Malaysia is set to move forward in October 2026 with an amendment to the Federal Constitution that will separate the roles of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor. The proposed change will be presented at the Conference of Rulers meeting scheduled for the same month, coinciding with the final parliamentary session of the year [1, 2, 3].
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim approved the decision during a Cabinet meeting to submit the Special Select Committee's recommendations on the amendment [1, 2, 3]. The Cabinet also agreed on recommendations to impose limits on the Prime Minister's term of office [1, 2, 3].
Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said noted, "The Conference of Rulers meeting is expected to take place in October, which is also when the final parliamentary session for this year is held. After that, we hope the amendment related to the separation of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles can proceed" [1].
From 2022 to 2025, the Malaysian government undertook 21 major institutional reform initiatives aimed at strengthening governance and accountability [1, 2, 3]. This year, authorities continue to press key reforms to enhance institutional checks and balances [1, 2, 3].
The Conference of Rulers' review in October will be followed by the parliamentary session where the constitutional amendment separating the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles is expected to be deliberated and potentially enacted [1, 2, 3].
