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The Star
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Reform platform a good move but lacks key PH manifesto pledges, says civil society group
PETALING JAYA: The government's new digital platform on institutional reform, PetaRI, has been described as a step in the right direction. However, civil society group Projek Sama said it still fell short of the deep structural changes promised by Pakatan Harapan in its election manifesto. Projek Sama commended the initiative, launched by the Legal Affairs Division under Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, saying it reflected a welcome commitment to transparency. 'We congratulate the Madani government and welcome the greater transparency that this brings to conversations around institutional reform,' the group said in a statement on Wednesday (May 28). PetaRI outlines 14 proposed Bills, six legal studies, and six strategic initiatives aimed at reforming Malaysia's legal and institutional framework. These include the long-awaited Ombudsman Bill, Political Financing Bill (though lacking any mention of public party funding), the revived Parliamentary Services Act, and a Freedom of Information Bill. Legal studies on key reforms such as a 10-year term limit for the prime minister, the separation of powers between the attorney general (AG) and public prosecutor (PP), and the viability of a Human Rights Tribunal were also lauded. Projek Sama, however, raised concerns over what was not included in the platform. Among the omissions were reforms to the appointments process for key institutions like the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, the Election Commission and the inspector-general of police, which were promised in the Pakatan manifesto. Also absent were plans for a Fixed-Term Parliament Act, equitable constituency funding laws, electoral boundary reforms, and absentee or postal voting access for Sabahans and Sarawakians residing outside their home states. The Home Detention Bill, which the Home Minister had previously pledged to table this year, was also not in the platform. ALSO READ: AG-Public Prosecutor separation of powers still in study phase Projek Sama also urged the government to institutionalise the use of Green and White Papers to encourage public consultations on significant legal or policy reforms. 'Without such papers, stakeholder engagement often occurs in silos, delaying meaningful outcomes. This is evident in how long the Political Financing Bill and Parliamentary Services Act have been delayed,' it said. The group also called for clear public deadlines for all Bills and amendments listed on the platform, with explanations for any delays. 'It is imperative that the government's efforts to reform our institutions go beyond superficial changes. "PetaRI should not just be a public relations exercise. The rakyat expect real, meaningful change, not token gestures dressed up as progress,' it added. When launching PetaRI and the AI Legal Justice Roadmap 2025-2026 on Friday (May 23), Azalina had said a decision on separating the roles of the AG and PP could potentially be finalised before the 16th General Election.
Malaysiakini
7 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Projek Sama flags key omissions in reforms initiative
A civil society group has raised concerns over the absence of significant reform promises in the government's newly-launched Institutional Reform Map Microsite (PetaRI) platform designed to track the progress of institutional reforms. While welcoming the initiative for improving transparency, Project Stability and Accountability for Malaysia (Projek Sama) highlighted the omission of critical reforms, some of which were previously pledged in Pakatan Harapan's manifesto...
The Star
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
AG-Public Prosecutor separation of powers still in study phase
Modernising the law: Azalina (second from left) taking part in the launch of the AI Legal Justice Roadmap 2025-2026 and the Institutional Reform Map microsite at Universiti Malaya. — Bernama KUALA LUMPUR: A decision on separating the roles of the Attorney General (AG) and the Public Prosecutor could potentially be finalised before the 16th General Election, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) said her ministry is still in the empirical study phase of the proposed separation of powers. 'I hope we can reach a decision before the next general election. This reflects the Madani government's approach to distinguishing the AG's role as the government's legal adviser from that of the Public Prosecutor,' she said during the launch of the AI Legal Justice Roadmap 2025-2026 and the Institutional Reform Map microsite (PetaRI) at Universiti Malaya yesterday. Azalina noted that various technical aspects must be examined, including the AG's advisory role to the government. She also pointed out that the matter must be viewed holistically, as Sabah and Sarawak have their own prosecutorial authorities. 'Once the study is complete, the findings must go through several committees before being presented to the policy division and then to the Cabinet. I hope the government can make a decision once we are ready to present the findings,' she said. The proposal to separate the powers of the AG and the Public Prosecutor has long been advocated by MPs and civil society organisations, with the aim of strengthening judicial independence and eliminating potential conflicts of interest in the legal system. Azalina previously said that an interim report on the separation of roles is expected to be presented to the Cabinet later this year. In March, she said a delegation conducted an empirical study in the United Kingdom, following visits to Canada and Australia last year to examine in greater detail the models implemented in those countries. Meanwhile, the event saw the launch of the Roadmap and PetaRI, initiatives aimed at modernising the legal and judicial system in line with the latest technological advancements. The Roadmap, led by the Legal Affairs Division and involving six other agencies, is a preliminary action plan to integrate AI into the legal ecosystem. The PetaRI microsite, accessible at showcases reform progress and invites the public's feedback.
New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
New roadmap charts AI future for justice system
KUALA LUMPUR: In a bid to improve institutional and legal reforms in Malaysia, the adaptation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has also been carried out through the launch of the AI Legal Justice Roadmap 2025-2026 and the Institutional Reform Map Microsite (PetaRI) today. The Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) of the Prime Minister's Department (JPM) said the launch of the Roadmap and PetaRI at Auditorium Tun Mohamed Suffian, Law Faculty, Universiti Malaya, is the Madani government's commitment to implementing the digital era revolution that is also in line with the latest technological sophistication. "This Roadmap is an initial blueprint to drive the adaptation of AI technology into the country's legal and judicial ecosystem, involving seven government departments and agencies, namely BHEUU, PMD as the leader, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court of Malaysia (PKPMP). "Also involved are the Legal Aid Department, the Malaysia Department of Insolvency (MdI), the National Law Academy (APN), the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) and the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC)," the BHEUU said in a statement today. It said the roadmap also encompasses initiatives that will be carried out by the legal and judicial sectors based on key elements such as awareness, training and talent development, strategic collaboration, technological data infrastructure, change management, research and development as well as implementation and monitoring. Meanwhile, in explaining that PetaRI is one of the components of the Roadmap initiative, the BHEUU said it was created as an innovative digital platform which highlights the latest status of legal and institutional reform initiatives that were and are being carried out by the BHEUU JPM. "This microsite is to inform the public about the various comprehensive efforts and initiatives that have been taken through a digital platform. "By accessing reform information openly, the public will be able to understand, monitor and contribute suggestions and improvements towards the development of more effective institutions," it said. The site can be accessed via – Bernama
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Roadmap and PetaRI drive adaptation of AI technology in legal, judicial systems
KUALA LUMPUR: In a bid to improve institutional and legal reforms in Malaysia, the adaptation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has also been carried out through the launch of the AI Legal Justice Roadmap 2025-2026 and the Institutional Reform Map Microsite (PetaRI) today. The Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) of the Prime Minister's Department (JPM) said the launch of the Roadmap and PetaRI at Auditorium Tun Mohamed Suffian, Law Faculty, Universiti Malaya, is the MADANI Government's commitment to implementing the digital era revolution that is also in line with the latest technological sophistication. 'This Roadmap is an initial blueprint to drive the adaptation of AI technology into the country's legal and judicial ecosystem, involving seven government departments and agencies, namely BHEUU, JPM as the leader, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court of Malaysia (PKPMP). 'Also involved are the Legal Aid Department (JBG), the Malaysia Department of Insolvency (MdI), the National Law Academy (APN), the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) and the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC),' the BHEUU said in a statement today. According to BHEUU, the Roadmap also encompasses initiatives that will be carried out by the legal and judicial sectors based on key elements such as awareness, training and talent development, strategic collaboration, technological data infrastructure, change management, research and development as well as implementation and monitoring. Meanwhile, in explaining that PetaRI is one of the components of the Roadmap initiative, the BHEUU said it was created as an innovative digital platform which highlights the latest status of legal and institutional reform initiatives that were and are being carried out by the BHEUU JPM. 'This microsite is to inform the public about the various comprehensive efforts and initiatives that have been taken through a digital platform. By accessing reform information openly, the public will be able to understand, monitor and contribute suggestions and improvements towards the development of more effective institutions,' it said.
