Rulers debate constitutional reforms to limit PM tenure and split AG, prosecutor duties

During the 273rd gathering of Malaysia’s Conference of Rulers on 14-15 October, members considered constitutional changes that would impose a tenure limit on the prime minister and separate the attorney-general from the public prosecutor. The Sultan of Perak chaired the meeting, which also addressed the nomination of judges to the Special Court and revisions to Section 97 of the Child Act. Attendees discussed appointing a head for the Malay Rulers' Institution at UiTM and set tentative dates for future Rulers’ meetings in 2027.

Additional agenda items included a proposal to broaden audits of zakat funds and updates on national security, defence and economic matters from senior officials. The Keeper of the Rulers' Seal presented the amendment on PM tenure for consultation, while the AG-prosecutor split proposal was shared for information.