Why is the AG-PP Bill postponed to the next sitting?

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The Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026, concerning the separation of the Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor roles, has been postponed to the upcoming Dewan Rakyat sitting.

The postponement of the Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026, which addresses the separation of the Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor roles, is to allow the government to first present the proposed amendments to the Conference of Rulers. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said requested the postponement. This step is intended to demonstrate respect for the institution of the Constitutional Monarchy and ensure the constitutional reform process proceeds in an orderly and responsible manner, adhering to the country's constitutional practices.
Presentation to the Conference of Rulers

The decision to seek a postponement was made to facilitate the presentation of the proposed constitutional amendments to the Conference of Rulers. This action is framed as a gesture of utmost respect for the monarchy. It is also intended to ensure that the process of constitutional reform is conducted in a manner that is both orderly and responsible, in line with established constitutional practices within the nation.
Role of the Special Select Committee

Prior to the postponement request, Minister Azalina had tabled the report from the Special Select Committee (DR11/2026). This committee, composed of 12 Members of Parliament, had convened seven times since March. During these sessions, they considered various inputs, including views from legal experts, public engagement sessions, and feedback from civil society organisations, culminating in seven key recommendations for the reform.
Further Amendments and Parliamentary Scrutiny

The government had agreed to introduce a further amendment to Clause 18 of Article 145A to strengthen Parliament's role in the appointment of the Public Prosecutor. Under this additional amendment, the name of a proposed Public Prosecutor candidate must be submitted to the Dewan Rakyat Speaker. Subsequently, it would be presented and scrutinised by a Dewan Rakyat Select Committee before the House makes a recommendation to the Judicial and Legal Service Commission (SPKP).

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