Source: US News & World Report
“Malaysia’s lower house of parliament on Monday narrowly rejected a constitutional amendment that would limit the premiership to two terms, in a vote marked by high abstention, although without explicit ‘nays.’ The proposed amendment, which sought to limit any individual’s service as prime minister to 10 years, was part of the reform agenda of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling coalition. Anwar, who came to power in 2022, has faced increasing pressure to deliver on campaign promises, with critics accusing him of faltering on reforms. The bill was rejected as 146 lawmakers voting in favor fell just two short of the two-thirds majority required to pass the amendment. Forty-four MPs abstained from voting while 32 were absent.” (03/02/26)