2027 Budget: Govt mulls commission to overhaul outdated laws

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government is examining a plan to create a Malaysian Law Reform Commission aimed at reviewing outdated laws and pinpointing gaps in the nation's legal structure. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim disclosed that the administration was also scrutinizing laws pertaining to contracts, goods sales, and mediation to facilitate quicker dispute resolution.

The initiative to establish the commission aims to address outdated laws and identify loopholes in the country's legal framework. When presenting the 2027 Budget in the Dewan Rakyat, Anwar, who serves as both Prime Minister and Finance Minister, mentioned that reforms to criminal and evidence laws would be pursued, in addition to initiatives to bolster public defense services and enhance protection for victims, children, and vulnerable populations.

He emphasized that the Madani administration, in its fifth year of governance, remains dedicated to institutional reforms, focusing on enhancing accountability and upholding the rule of law. However, Anwar did not provide details regarding the establishment timeline of the proposed commission or the specific laws that would undergo review.