Malaysia’s Parliamentary Select Committee on constitutional amendments relating to the separation of the roles of Attorney General and Public Prosecutor is targeting the finalisation of the relevant Bill in the near term, ahead of its planned tabling by the final meeting on May 18.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said said the timeline follows further detailed review of previously agreed recommendations. She noted that the committee is working towards completing the draft before presenting a formal report containing proposed amendments.
Azalina said the matter was discussed during the committee’s fifth meeting, which she chaired, where the focus was placed on drafting the proposed legislation. The session also reviewed inputs and technical feedback related to the constitutional reform initiative.
The meeting included a briefing from the Attorney General’s Chambers on the proposed draft Bill, which has been developed based on earlier recommendations. Officials outlined key legal considerations as part of ongoing efforts to refine the proposed separation framework.
The government, she stressed, remains committed to implementing the separation of powers between the Attorney General and the Public Prosecutor in a careful, principled manner consistent with the Federal Constitution. The reform is aimed at strengthening institutional checks and balances and improving public confidence in the justice system.
The committee meeting was attended by Members of Parliament including representatives from Parit Sulong MP, Selayang MP, Bangi MP, Lubok Antu MP, Bukit Gelugor MP, Tawau MP, and Muar MP. Some members, including the MPs for Alor Gajah, Larut, Beluran and Kota Bharu, were unable to attend due to unavoidable circumstances.
