Kuala lumpur: The government is seeking bipartisan support to ensure the passage of the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill 2026, which aims to separate the roles of the Attorney-General and the Public Prosecutor. The bill requires a two-thirds majority in Parliament, including backing from the opposition bloc, for approval.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Communications Minister and MADANI Government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil emphasized the significance of the bill as a reform to distinguish the Public Prosecutor's role from the executive, thereby enhancing the integrity of legal institutions. Fahmi stated that the government and Cabinet are committed to this reform, incorporating findings from engagement sessions and the special select committee. The government is prepared to present the bill for debate and approval in the upcoming parliamentary session.

Fahmi underscored that the reform is crucial for ensuring the Public Prosecutor's independence, thus preventing any external control or direction. He urged all MPs to support the bill, which he described as essential for strengthening democratic institutions and the justice system, beyond political interests. Fahmi reiterated that the bill reflects the MADANI Government's willingness to consider diverse perspectives and improve legislation irrespective of political affiliations.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, has already incorporated various suggestions from MPs into the bill. Key proposals include appointing the Public Prosecutor by the King, advised by the Judicial and Legal Service Commission, without Prime Minister or Cabinet involvement. The bill also suggests a fixed seven-year term for the Public Prosecutor, alongside an obligation to submit an annual report to Parliament, promoting transparency and accountability.

The Constitutional (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026 was first read in Parliament on February 23.