Kuala lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that a proposal to separate the roles of the Attorney General (AG) and the Public Prosecutor will be tabled to the Cabinet at the end of this month. He said the move is part of the ongoing legal reform agenda under the MADANI Government, implemented within just two and a half years in office.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar addressed this issue during Minister’s Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat, responding to Datuk Rosol Wahid (PN-Hulu Terengganu), who inquired about outdated laws being reviewed or abolished in line with the government’s reform agenda. Anwar highlighted that the MADANI Government has introduced 23 legal reforms, including two constitutional amendments involving citizenship and the newly passed Parliament Services Act 2025.

Among the key reforms cited were amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act, the enactment of the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023, the Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty Act 2023, the Ombudsman Bill 2025, and the Cyber Crime Bill 2025. The Prime Minister emphasized that these achievements over two and a half years have not been matched by any previous administration.

Anwar elaborated on the legislative progress, noting that five new acts were introduced and 34 acts amended in 2023; another five new acts were enacted and 57 acts amended in 2024; and four new acts have been passed, with six acts amended, along with two new bills and 11 other bills amended so far this year. On the topic of anti-party-hopping laws, Anwar expressed openness to enhancing current legislation, recalling his past proposals for stronger anti-defection laws, which were not incorporated into the Federal Constitution (Amendment) (No. 3) Act 2022.

He remarked that while new proposals are welcome, it is crucial to remember who previously blocked such efforts, pointing to the former government bloc.