Govt remains committed to separating A-G, public prosecutor roles, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim affirmed the government's steadfast commitment to separating the roles of the Attorney-General and public prosecutor as part of the nation's institutional reform agenda. The proposal to distinguish these roles has undergone rigorous examination, and the government remains resolute in pursuing this reform.

Addressing the 2027 Budget in the Dewan Rakyat, Anwar, who concurrently serves as finance minister, acknowledged one of the most challenging aspects of institutional reform - limiting the government's own powers. He highlighted the government's previous attempt this year to cap the prime minister's tenure, which fell short of the necessary two-thirds majority in Parliament.

Anwar emphasized the administration's unwavering dedication to strengthening its reform agenda as the Madani government enters its fifth year, asserting that the country's economic prosperity hinges on the credibility of its institutions and the judicious use of power. He posed the question, "Can power be restrained, the law upheld and public funds managed honestly?" Anwar stressed that an economy cannot flourish when its institutions are weakened.