PETALING JAYA: Institutional reforms are critical to ensure checks and balances on national institutions, while avoiding concentration or monopoly of power in key positions, says Nga Kor Ming (pic).
The Housing and Local Government Minister welcomed Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement to implement important reforms including limiting the term of the prime minister to two terms or 10 years, and separation of powers between the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor.
“At the same time, the Madani government intends to strengthen public trust and the principle of transparency through the tabling of the Freedom of Information 2026 Bill to provide the people with wider access to government information and decisions.
“This Act is expected to complement the role of the Malaysian Media Council in ensuring access to accurate and relevant information, thus creating a Madani community capable of making important and informed decisions in their daily lives,” Nga said in a statement yesterday.
Nga said Anwar’s announcement was a continuation of the previous successes of the Madani government over the past three years including the Parliamentary Services Act 2025, Government Services Efficiency Commitment Act 2025 and Government Procurement Act 2025.
He also cited the automatic citizenship to children born abroad to Malaysian mothers and foreign fathers, which upholds the dignity of women and right to gender equality.
“It is clear the reforms being carried out vigorously by the government will undoubtedly increase the level of transparency, accountability and integrity in the country’s administrative and legal systems.
“The government remains committed to realising this institutional reform agenda in order to strengthen democracy and the rule of law and good governance in line with the interests of the people and the country’s future,” he said, urging the people to stand firm with the government so that Malaysia continued its move towards excellence.
