Anwar, who is also finance minister, said the bill would ensure that the tenure of the prime minister does not exceed 10 years or two terms.

He said the move was based on the principle that leadership positions should have clear term limits to allow for orderly succession.

“Everyone has a term limit. (Even) the chief secretary to the government cannot serve for 10 years,” he said, adding that leaders should be given sufficient time to implement policies before handing over responsibilities to the next generation.

He also said the government planned to table a Freedom of Information (FOI) bill to strengthen transparency and prevent the abuse of power, particularly in relation to tenders, contracts and government projects.

Last November, Zamri Misman, director-general of the legal affairs division in the Prime Minister’s Department, said the Cabinet had deferred the tabling of the Ombudsman Malaysia and FOI bills to early 2026 to allow more time for refinement and engagement.

Anwar today also announced that the legislation to separate the roles of the attorney-general and the public prosecutor would be tabled in the coming parliamentary session.

Last month, law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman said the government’s plan to separate the two roles had entered the second phase.

“This second phase will focus on finalising the institutional structure, examining the need for amendments to the Federal Constitution, making the related legislative amendments, and drafting new laws to ensure the effective and comprehensive implementation of this reform,” she said.

In early 2025, Anwar expressed support for DAP’s call to amend the Federal Constitution to limit the prime minister’s tenure to 10 years or two terms.

However, he said it was important to secure the support of all parties.