PSSC to reconvene after A-GC responds on separating A-G, prosecutor roles

The Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) in Malaysia will reconvene after receiving the Attorney-General s Chambers (AGC) response on the proposed separation of the roles of the attorney-general (A-G) and public prosecutor. The PSSC, comprising members from both government and opposition, has been given two weeks to receive and consider the AGC's response.

The proposed framework would allow Parliament to debate the appointment of the public prosecutor, with names put forward by the Dewan Rakyat before being presented to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. If approved, the public prosecutor would oversee all criminal prosecutions, while the A-G would serve as the government's legal adviser on matters excluding criminal law.

The A-G would be appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at his discretion on the advice of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission, after consultation with the Council of Rulers.

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