Conference of Rulers deliberates PM term limits, AG‑PP separation and Child Act amendments

The two-day meeting, which began yesterday, was chaired by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah. — Bernama pic

First Published: Thursday, 15 Oct 2026 8:18 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The proposed constitutional amendments to limit the Prime Minister’s tenure and separate the roles of the Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor were among the key matters discussed at the 273rd Conference of Rulers meeting at Istana Negara.

The two-day meeting, which began yesterday, was chaired by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah.

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, attended the second day’s proceedings, accompanied by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

According to a statement issued by the Office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal today, the Conference deliberated on a consultation paper concerning the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, which proposes limiting the Prime Minister’s tenure.

The Conference was also briefed on the Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026, concerning the separation of the roles of the Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor (AG-PP), as well as proposed amendments to Section 97 of the Child Act 2001.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail presented a briefing on national security, while Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Malek Razak Sulaiman briefed the Conference on defence matters.

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir also delivered an economic briefing.

Other matters discussed included the appointment of a Special Court judge, the appointment of the new chairholder for the Institution of Malay Rulers Chair at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), and proposed meeting dates for 2027.

The Conference also discussed matters concerning Islamic religious administration under the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs Malaysia (MKI), including a proposal to expand the scope of audits of zakat funds.

The meeting was attended by the Malay Rulers and Governors, as well as the Regent of Terengganu, Tengku Muhammad Ismail, Crown Prince of Kelantan Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra, representing the Sultan of Kelantan, and the Tunku Temenggong of Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Al-Haj, representing the Regent of Johor. — Bernama