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The government is set to convene a meeting with leaders of all political parties to discuss a proposed Bill aiming to limit the tenure of the Prime Minister to a maximum of ten years or two full terms. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department for Law and Institutional Reform, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, announced that the meeting will take place soon, as the Bill is expected to be tabled during the current Parliamentary session.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Azalina emphasized the importance of securing more than a two-thirds majority for the Bill, stating her intent to engage with all party leaders. She noted that the Bill will not affect the positions of Chief Minister or Menteri Besar and highlighted that extensive research has been conducted by the Legal Affairs Division on this matter.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, during the 2026 New Year Message at the Prime Minister's Department monthly ass embly, identified the Bill as one of four new legislative proposals intended for Parliamentary consideration this year. Anwar had previously advocated for a comprehensive examination of the proposal to restrict the prime minister's tenure during a Cabinet meeting in March last year.

In addition to the term limit Bill, three other legislative measures are slated for introduction this year. These include proposals to separate the roles of Attorney General and Public Prosecutor, to establish an Ombudsman, and to implement a Freedom of Information (FOI) framework. Azalina indicated that all four Bills are scheduled for tabling in February, following the debate on the Royal Address.

Azalina asserted that these legislative initiatives aim to bolster accountability and public trust. She elaborated on the FOI framework, which would enable public access to information, complementing the Ombudsman Bill to combat corruption, enhance public service quality, protect citizens, and reinfo rce democratic principles and the rule of law in Malaysia.

"The establishment of both the FOI and the Ombudsman is crucial, reflecting public demand and aligning with practices in many developed countries where these elements are essential for checks and balances," she remarked. Azalina also mentioned plans to expand town hall sessions and conventions by the Legal Affairs Division to solicit stakeholder feedback and improve public comprehension of the Bills.