Malaysia Cabinet Agrees to 10-Year PM Term Limit

The Malaysia===Cabinet of Malaysia has agreed to a proposal to limit the Prime Minister's tenure to 10 years, or two full terms, as part of the Madani government's institutional reform agenda. This decision, announced by Minister Azalina Othman Said, aims to prevent excessive concentration of power, strengthen the democratic system, and enhance public trust in the country's leadership institutions. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had previously indicated the government's intention to table a bill for this purpose. The necessary amendments to the Federal Constitution are expected to be tabled in the Malaysia===Parliament of Malaysia during the current sitting. This move follows previous attempts to introduce term limits, including a bill tabled by the Malaysia===Pakatan Harapan government in 2019 that was later withdrawn by the Malaysia===Perikatan Nasional administration in 2020. A two-thirds parliamentary majority is required for the constitutional amendments to pass. This reform aligns Malaysia with international democratic practices and similar initiatives seen in states like Malaysia===Penang and proposed in Malaysia===Sabah.