Malaysia has historically had no term limits for its prime ministers, allowing them to serve indefinitely as long as they maintain parliamentary support. In 2019, a Bill was introduced to cap the tenure at two terms to prevent power abuse, but it failed to become law. At the congress, DAP secretary-­general Anthony Loke reiterated his party’s call to constitutionally limit a prime minister’s term in office, noting that the proposal was part of Pakatan Harapan’s election manifesto and should be implemented while the coalition remains in power. Loke also advocated for the ­separation of the roles of Attorney General and public prosecutor to strengthen judicial independence. In response, Anwar reaffirmed that his government has never interfered in judicial matters – a sharp contrast, he implied, to previous administrations. “The Bar Council passed a resolution to uphold judicial independence. Let me respond – this government has been in power for over two years. Just two days ago, I met with the Chief Justice. Tell me, in which case have we interfered? Which decision have I discussed with any judge?” he challenged. “Not even once did I speak to the judges, the Chief Justice, or any member of the judiciary. Looking at the historical context, this is a major departure from past practices.” While Anwar acknowledged that his government has made strides in protecting judicial independence, he said these efforts have not been effectively communicated to the public. (ICE KUALA LUMPUR)

Fonte notizia: 19 marzo 2025, Kuala Lumpur