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Forty-four Malaysian NGOs and 25 individuals are calling for Parliament to serve its complete term until December 2027, arguing that the extended period is necessary to implement crucial democratic reforms and strengthen institutional checks.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has identified resistance to change as the most significant impediment to Malaysia's reform initiatives, citing entrenched mindsets and institutional inertia as obstacles to progress.
South Korea's Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon has resigned following parliament's passage of legislation that removes the prosecution's direct investigative powers, marking a significant shift in the country's judicial framework.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has identified institutional resistance and entrenched interests as the principal barriers to Malaysia's reform agenda, rather than technical or human resource constraints.
Malaysia's parliament is entering a pivotal phase as the government advances promised institutional reforms, while internal coalition dynamics and leadership changes create uncertainty about implementation timelines.