Kuala lumpur: The proposal to limit the Prime Minister's tenure to a maximum of 10 years, or two terms, has been described as a game changer poised to introduce significant reforms to the nation's governance system, announced Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ahmad Zahid, who also serves as the Minister of Rural and Regional Development, revealed that the proposal was put forward by the Prime Minister during a special Cabinet meeting held yesterday. The suggestion received unanimous support from all Cabinet members. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of imposing term limits to prevent prolonged tenures that could potentially result in leadership fatigue or the risk of a leader overstaying their welcome, regardless of their performance.

"This is a game changer and, in my view, we do not want a Prime Minister to remain in power for too long -- in other words, to overstay his or her welcome. No matter how good one's performance is, staying too long can lead to a saturation effect. This is a good step proposed by the Prime Minister himself," Ahmad Zahid commented to reporters following the delivery of the ministry's 2026 New Year message.

In his address yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that a bill aiming to limit the Prime Minister's term to no more than 10 years or two full terms will be presented at the upcoming parliamentary session, scheduled to commence on January 19. This bill is part of four crucial legislative pieces set to be introduced, marking a strategic direction for Parliament this year.