PUTRAJAYA, June 27 — The government is hoping for the passage of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, regarding the separation of attorney-general/public prosecutor powers, with two-thirds’ bipartisan support from MPs, said Madani Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil.
The communications minister said the bill is a major reform that emphasises separating the public prosecutor role from the executive branch, thereby strengthening the integrity of the country’s legal institution.
“This is a major reform effort that the government and the Cabinet are committed to implementing. Engagement sessions and findings from the Special Select Committee have been taken into account and the government is ready to put it up for debate and approval soon during this parliamentary session.
“If examined closely, this is what will ensure the public prosecutor has powers that cannot be controlled or directed by any party for specific purposes. I believe this is a reform that should, must, and needs to be supported by everyone, taking into account the various views that have called for improvements to the bill,” Fahmi said at a post-Cabinet meeting press conference here yesterday.
The reform is not political in nature, but rather for the future of the country and the strengthening of democratic institutions and the justice system, he added.
“MPs, whether from government or opposition, must place the country, its democracy, and Parliament above political games,” he said, adding that the bill has nothing to do with politics.
Fahmi said the amendment demonstrates that the Madani Government listens to all views and is willing to improve the bill regardless of political background.
He also said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has considered various views, with the bill going through committee processes and several amendments made to include issues raised by MPs.
Azalina previously said that among the proposed improvements are the appointment of the public prosecutor by the King on the advice of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission, without involving the prime minister or Cabinet.
Other proposals include a fixed seven-year term without renewal or reappointment, and a requirement for the public prosecutor to submit an annual report to Parliament to enhance transparency and accountability.
The Constitution (Amendment)(No.2) Bill 2026 on the separation of the roles of the attorney-general and public prosecutor was tabled for its first reading on February 23.
