KUALA LUMPUR (March 16): The parliamentary panel reviewing the proposed legislation to separate the dual roles of the attorney general is expected to finalise its report and recommendations by May 18, Law Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said on Monday. The Constitution (Amendment) (No 2) Bill 2026, first tabled on Feb 23, seeks to carve out a separate office for the public prosecutor from the attorney general. Members are William Leong (Selayang-PH), Syahredzan Johan (Bangi-PH), Adly Zahari (Alor Gajah-PH), Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad (Parit Sulong-BN), Roy Angau (Lubok Antu-GPS), Ramkarpal Singh (Bukit Gelugor-PH), Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin (Larut-PN), Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (Kota Bharu-PN), Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee (Beluran-PN) and Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman (Muar-Muda). On Monday, Azalina said the panel will conduct a comprehensive review of the bill as well as related legislation that may need to be introduced or amended. As part of the process, the panel will engage various stakeholders including legal experts, professional bodies and civil society organisations.

Source: The Edge Markets March 16, 2026 07:54 UTC