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Malaysia's PM Proposes Two-Term Limit for Future Leaders

2/23/2026

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On February 23, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced legislation to limit the prime minister's tenure to two terms.
The proposal would apply to him first if passed and would require two-thirds approval in the Lower House.
Malaysia currently has no term limit, and Mahathir Mohamad served 24 years.
Ibrahim's coalition pledged the limit in its 2022 election manifesto amid criticism of slow reforms.
General elections are scheduled for 2027.

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On February 23, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced legislation to limit the prime minister's tenure to two terms.
The proposal would apply to him first if passed and would require two-thirds approval in the Lower House.
Malaysia currently has no term limit, and Mahathir Mohamad served 24 years.
Ibrahim's coalition pledged the limit in its 2022 election manifesto amid criticism of slow reforms.
General elections are scheduled for 2027.