Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Malaysia to Implement Two-Term Limit for Prime Ministers
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to limit the prime minister's term to two terms, or 10 years.
This is part of a bigger plan to make the government more transparent and less corrupt.
He also wants to separate the roles of the attorney-general to reduce political interference in the courts.
Additionally, new laws are proposed to make it easier for people to report problems in the government and to prevent misuse of power.
These changes are promised to be introduced in the next two years.
Anwar came into office in 2022 promising to fight corruption, but some people think he hasn't done enough yet.
Malaysia plans to implement a two-term limit for prime ministers, capping their tenure at 10 years.
A bill to separate the attorney-general's roles as legal adviser and public prosecutor will be tabled in parliament.
An ombudsman law is proposed to strengthen transparency and provide a formal channel for governance complaints.
A freedom of information law is also proposed to prevent abuse of power in government projects.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces scrutiny over his anti-corruption pledges and the pace of reforms.
- Who
- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
- What
- Proposed reforms including a two-term limit for prime ministers
- When
- To be implemented in 2024 and 2025
- Where
- Malaysia
- Why
- To tackle corruption and improve governance
- Proposed Term Limit
- 10 years (two terms)
- Bill to Separate Attorney-General Roles
- To be tabled in parliament
- Ombudsman Law
- To strengthen transparency in public sector
- Freedom of Information Law
- Proposed to prevent abuse of power
- Prime Minister
- Anwar Ibrahim
- Year of Implementation
- 2024-2025
- Election Pledge Year
- 2022