{
  "id": 17378028,
  "title": "AGC reviewing candidate selection for proposed separation of top legal roles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/agc-reviewing-candidate-selection-for-proposed-separation-of-top",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T09:10:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1567675/agc-reviewing-candidate-selection-proposed-separation-top-legal-roles"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) is currently examining the candidate selection provisions in a proposed amendment to separate the roles of attorney-general and public prosecutor, as outlined in a recently tabled bill. Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar announced this review following the bill's presentation and the subsequent consideration by the Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC). The proposed framework would see the public prosecutor handling all criminal prosecutions, while the attorney-general would continue to serve as the government's legal adviser on non-criminal matters. The public prosecutor would be appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong based on advice from the Judicial and Legal Service Commission and consultation with the Conference of Rulers, a departure from the current system where the attorney-general is appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the Prime Minister's advice. Additionally, the A-GC has allocated RM500,000 for improvements to public facilities and residents' well-being under its Kampung Angkat Madani programme in Kampung Kok Lanas, focusing on physical infrastructure, healthy lifestyles, small-scale economic activities, and overall community well-being.",
  "summary": "KOTA BARU: The Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) is reviewing provisions on the selection of candidates under a proposal to separate the roles of the attorney-general and public prosecutor.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}