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Malaysia's Parliament Rejects Prime Minister Term Limit Amendment

3/2/2026

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On March 2, 2026, Malaysia's parliament rejected a constitutional amendment to cap the prime minister's term at 10 years, with 146 in favor, 44 abstentions, and 32 absences.
Law Minister Azalina Othman Said defended the amendment as preventing power concentration.
Opposition leader Hamzah Zainuddin warned it could infringe the king's appointment powers, and the Anwar administration may reintroduce or shelve the bill.

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On March 2, 2026, Malaysia's parliament rejected a constitutional amendment to cap the prime minister's term at 10 years, with 146 in favor, 44 abstentions, and 32 absences.
Law Minister Azalina Othman Said defended the amendment as preventing power concentration.
Opposition leader Hamzah Zainuddin warned it could infringe the king's appointment powers, and the Anwar administration may reintroduce or shelve the bill.