Rulers discuss PM term limit and AG-PP split


Royal assembly: Sultan Ibrahim attending the second day of the 273rd Conference of Rulers meeting, chaired by Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Shah. Also in attendance at Istana Negara is Anwar. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed constitutional amendments to limit the Prime Minister’s tenure and the separation of roles of the Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor were among the key matters discussed at the 273rd Conference of Rulers meeting.

The two-day meeting held at Istana Negara was chaired by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah.

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, attended the second day’s proceedings, accompanied by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

According to a statement issued by the Office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, the Conference deliberated on a consultation paper concerning the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, which proposes limiting the Prime Minister’s tenure.

The Conference was also briefed on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, concerning the separation of the roles of the Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor (AG-PP), as well as proposed amendments to the Child Act.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail presented a briefing on national security, while Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Malek Razak Sulaiman briefed the Conference on defence matters. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir also delivered an economic briefing, Bernama reported.

Other matters discussed included the appointment of a Special Court judge, the appointment of the new chairholder for the Institution of Malay Rulers Chair at Universiti Teknologi MARA, and proposed meeting dates for 2027.

The Conference also discussed matters concerning Islamic religious administration under the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs, including a proposal to expand the scope of audits of zakat funds.

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