US EditionTwo-Term Limit for Malaysia PM Among 2026 Reform Pledges by Anwar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim aims to restore voter confidence with reforms including a 10-year term limit and separation of Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor roles.
- On Jan 5, 2026, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a package including a two-term, 10-year limit during his speech at the Prime Minister's Department.
- After poor Sabah state election results, PH is facing dwindling support among urban and Chinese voters, with the DAP wiped out and only a single seat won.
- Legislative steps include tabling changes in January 2026 to separate the Attorney-General office and Public Prosecutor office, with Anwar noting the limit `applies to everyone, including the prime minister`.
- Critics say slow reform pace has been a major grievance, and PH's 2022 manifesto pledged term limits to curb the `damage` from Dr Mahathir Mohamad's long rule while PN reorganises after Dec 30, 2025.
- Speaking to ministers and civil servants after a Cabinet meeting, Anwar said the chief secretary to the government `cannot stay forever`, signalling broader tenure norms.
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Malaysia Plans Term Limits and Anti-Corruption Reforms
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to impose a two-term limit on Malaysia’s prime ministers, capping tenure at a maximum of 10 years. The move, part of his coalition’s 2022 election promises, is designed to ensure leadership renewal and prevent the entrenchment of power. “Everyone has a term limit. If given enough time to deliver, […] The post Malaysia Plans Term Limits and Anti-Corruption Reforms appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Malaysia to push for two-term limit for prime ministers, more reforms
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia aims to implement a slew of institutional reforms this year and next, including a two-term limit for the premiership, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday, amid renewed calls for sweeping changes to tackle corruption and improve governance.
Malaysia to push for two-term limit for prime ministers, further reforms
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Reuters) – Malaysia aims to implement a slew of institutional reforms this year and next, including a two-term limit for the premiership, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday, amid renewed calls for sweeping changes to tackle corruption and improve governance. In a speech to civil servants, Anwar said his administration will table a parliamentary bill to limit the tenure of prime ministers to a maximum of 10 years, …
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