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Malaysia's government will table a significant report tomorrow proposing the separation of Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles, introducing parliamentary oversight and fixed terms to strengthen judicial independence.
A Malaysian reform coalition is urging lawmakers to institute parliamentary vetting procedures for Public Prosecutor appointments, arguing that splitting the Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor roles requires robust oversight mechanisms to prevent power imbalances.
Malaysia's proposed legislation will remove the Prime Minister and Cabinet from the public prosecutor appointment process, with the King selecting solely from candidates nominated by the Judicial and Legal Service Commission.
Parliament reconvenes with a landmark constitutional amendment to separate the attorney-general and public prosecutor positions on the agenda, signalling the government's commitment to judicial independence reforms.