Govt mulls permanent Law Reform Commission
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is studying a proposal to establish a permanent Law Reform Commission to review national laws and recommend reforms in a systematic, continuous and evidence-based manner.
The Malaysian government is considering the establishment of a permanent Law Reform Commission to systematically review and recommend reforms to national laws, based on evidence and independent analysis. This proposal, which forms part of the broader institutional reform agenda, aims to ensure that the country's legal framework remains relevant and responsive to society's evolving needs.
Law Reform Minister Azalina Othman Said emphasized that law reform should not be ad hoc or crisis-driven, but rather a planned process to maintain the legal system's relevance and responsiveness.
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