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A Malaysian reform coalition is pushing for parliamentary oversight of Public Prosecutor appointments as the government separates the Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor positions, citing concerns over institutional accountability.
Malaysia's upcoming legislation will remove the Prime Minister and Cabinet from selecting the public prosecutor, granting the King authority to appoint from a shortlist compiled by the Judicial and Legal Service Commission.
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat resumes legislative sessions with the proposed constitutional amendment to separate the attorney-general and public prosecutor positions emerging as a significant parliamentary priority.