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The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Proposal to separate AG-public prosecutor roles to be presented to Cabinet in August
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that a proposal to separate the roles of the Attorney General (AG) and the public prosecutor will be tabled before the Cabinet at the end of this month. "The distinction between these roles has been a long-standing request. Now we are seeing encouraging progress," Anwar said during Minister's Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday (Aug 14). He said this in response to Datuk Rosol Wahid (PN-Hulu Terengganu), who had asked which outdated laws were being reviewed or abolished in line with the government's reform agenda and the timeline for their implementation. Anwar said that there had been 23 legal reforms, including two constitutional amendments - one involving citizenship and the newly passed Parliament Services Act 2025. Among the reforms cited were amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act, the enactment of the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023, the Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty Act 2023, the Ombudsman Bill 2025 and the Cyber Crime Bill 2025. The Prime Minister said that five new acts were introduced and 34 acts amended in 2023; another five new acts were enacted and 57 acts amended in 2024; and four new acts have been passed, with six acts amended, along with two new bills and 11 other bills amended so far this year. On the subject of anti-party-hopping laws, Anwar said he had no objection to enhancing or updating the current legislation. – Bernama
The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Proposal to separate AG and public prosecutor roles to be tabled in cabinet
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that a proposal to separate the roles of Attorney General and Public Prosecutor will be presented to the Cabinet by the end of August. This move is part of the MADANI Government's legal reform agenda, implemented within two and a half years in office. 'This separation has long been demanded, and the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) will table it to the Cabinet at the end of this month,' Anwar said during Minister's Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat. He was responding to a question from Datuk Rosol Wahid (PN-Hulu Terengganu) regarding outdated laws under review and their implementation timeline. Anwar noted that the government has introduced 23 legal reforms, including two constitutional amendments. Key reforms include amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act and the enactment of the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023. Other significant changes include the Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty Act 2023 and the Ombudsman Bill 2025. 'I must emphasise that this record over two and a half years has yet to be matched by any previous administration,' Anwar said. The Prime Minister highlighted that five new acts were introduced and 34 amended in 2023. In 2024, another five new acts were enacted and 57 amended. This year, four new acts have been passed, with six amended and two new bills introduced. On anti-party-hopping laws, Anwar stated he supports strengthening the current legislation. He recalled proposing stricter anti-defection laws as Opposition Leader, which were not included in the Federal Constitution (Amendment) (No. 3) Act 2022. 'So while new proposals are welcome, let's not forget who previously blocked such efforts,' Anwar remarked. - Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Proposal To Separate AG-Public Prosecutor Roles To Be Tabled To Cabinet This Month
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that a proposal to separate the roles of the Attorney General (AG) and the Public Prosecutor will be tabled to the Cabinet at the end of this month. He said the move is part of the ongoing legal reform agenda under the MADANI Government, implemented within just two and a half years in office. 'This separation (of the roles) has long been demanded, and the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) will table it to the Cabinet at the end of this month. So, we are seeing encouraging progress,' Anwar said during Minister's Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat today. He said this in reply to Datuk Rosol Wahid (PN-Hulu Terengganu), who had asked which outdated laws were being reviewed or abolished in line with the government's reform agenda, and the timeline for their implementation. Anwar also highlighted that the MADANI Government has so far introduced 23 legal reforms, including two constitutional amendments - one involving citizenship, and the newly passed Parliament Services Act 2025. Among key reforms cited were amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act, the enactment of the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023, the Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty Act 2023, the Ombudsman Bill 2025, and the Cyber Crime Bill 2025. 'I must emphasise that this record over two and a half years has yet to be matched by any previous administration, including that of the Honourable Member (Rosol),' Anwar said pointedly. The Prime Minister said that five new acts were introduced and 34 acts amended in 2023; another five new acts were enacted and 57 acts amended in 2024; and four new acts have been passed, with six acts amended, along with two new bills and 11 other bills amended so far this year. On the subject of anti-party-hopping laws, Anwar said he had no objection to enhancing or updating the current legislation.
New Straits Times
22-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Govt sets up task force to review death penalty policy
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has established a task force under the Criminal Law Reform Committee (CLRC) to conduct a comprehensive review of the policy and direction concerning the death penalty in Malaysia. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, said the task force — approved by the government on July 9 — aims to develop a clearer policy direction on the complete abolition of the death penalty. Azalina (BN–Pengerang) said the task force would carry out an evidence-based review involving various stakeholders, including the families of death row inmates and victims' families. "The government also took proactive steps by conducting a series of engagement sessions in April 2025, which involved a range of stakeholders, including government agencies, legal bodies, non-governmental organisations and civil society organisations. "The sessions aimed to gather preliminary views on the direction of this policy, including considerations related to implementation, legal implications and human rights. From these engagement sessions, there were proposals for a more in-depth study to be conducted, given that there are still inmates awaiting execution. "In this regard, stakeholders generally agreed that any decision should be made cautiously, taking into account all relevant aspects and perspectives," she said in a parliamentary written reply. Azalina was responding to a question from Syerleena Abdul Rashid (PH–Bukit Bendera), who asked about the government's policy direction on the complete abolition of the death penalty and whether the current moratorium would be maintained in line with Malaysia's support for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution. Azalina affirmed that the moratorium remains in effect, consistent with Malaysia's position supporting the UNGA resolution. She added that reforms began in 2018 when the Cabinet agreed to gradually abolish the death penalty and introduced a moratorium on its implementation. She also said that following the passing of the Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty Act 2023, a total of 906 inmates were identified as eligible to apply for sentence reviews. "Meanwhile, as of Oct 2024, the Federal Court had reduced the sentences of 863 inmates. "However, 49 inmates remain sentenced to death, and this number is expected to rise if a comprehensive policy solution is not developed," she said.
The Star
27-06-2025
- The Star
Four charged with trafficking liquid cocaine
Day in court: Four men, comprising a Malaysian and three Singapore nationals, being escorted to the Ampang Magistrate's Court on liquid cocaine trafficking charges. — Bernama KUALA LUMPUR: Four men, comprising a Malaysian and three Singaporeans, were charged at the Ampang Magistrate's Court yesterday with trafficking liquid cocaine last week. Malaysian Kong Sien Mee, 57, and the three Singaporeans – Quek Kien Seng, 45, Tristan Chew Jin Zhong, 25, and Ivan Tan Zhi Xuan, 31, nodded when the charge was read out to them before Magistrate Amalina Basirah Md Top. However, no plea was recorded from all the accused as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court, Bernama reported. The four were jointly charged under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 with trafficking 9420.2 ml of cocaine at the exit of a hotel here at 11.45am last June 19. They face the death sentence or life imprisonment, and if not sentenced to death, a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction. The court set Sept 8 for mention and submission of the chemist's report. The prosecution was conducted by Deputy Public Prosecutor M. Ramanathan Alias Ashwin, while the three Singaporeans were represented by lawyer Ille Maryam Yusnawannie. Kong was unrepresented. Meanwhile in Putrajaya, the Court of Appeal upheld the death sentence imposed on a man who murdered his nine-year-old daughter in 2018. A three-member bench consisting of Justices Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim, Azman Abdullah and Azmi Ariffin dismissed an appeal by Mohammad Abdullah Mohamed against his conviction and sentence by the High Court. Deputy public prosecutor Datin Asmah Musa, appearing for the prosecution, and Mohammad Abdullah's lawyer Afifuddin Ahmad Hafifi, confirmed the court's decision to Bernama. Asmah said Justice Azmi, who delivered the court's decision, said that while the Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty Act 2023 provides discretionary sentencing between 30 and 40 years, the court found the death sentence was appropriate after considering the aggravated and mitigating factors. According to the facts of the case, Mohammad Abdullah had instructed Nur Aina Nabihah and her other siblings to do 500 push-ups and sit-ups as punishment for failing to perform prayers. When his daughter became too weak to continue, he assaulted her.
