Kuala Lumpur:The 273rd Conference of Rulers meeting at Istana Negara focused on proposed constitutional amendments to limit the Prime Minister's tenure and separate the roles of the Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the meeting, chaired by Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak, took place over two days and included significant discussions on these constitutional changes. The King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim, attended the second day, alongside Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

During the conference, a consultation paper on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, suggesting a cap on the Prime Minister's term, was deliberated. Additionally, the members reviewed the Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026, which addresses the separation of the Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor roles, and considered amendments to the Child Act 2001.

Briefings were presented by Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail on national security, Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Malek Razak Sulaiman on defence matters, and Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir on economic issues.

The conference also covered the appointment of a Special Court judge, the new chairholder for the Institution of Malay Rulers Chair at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), and proposed meeting dates for 2027. Matters concerning Islamic religious administration under the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs Malaysia, including a proposal to expand zakat fund audits, were also discussed.

The meeting was attended by Malay Rulers, Governors, and representatives including the Regent of Terengganu, Crown Prince of Kelantan, and the Tunku Temenggong of Johor.