PM term limit among 4 major bills at Dewan Rakyat sitting from Monday

KUALA LUMPUR: Four major bills, including a proposal to limit the prime minister’s tenure to 10 years, are expected to dominate the Dewan Rakyat sitting beginning on Monday.

The second meeting of the fifth session of the 15th Parliament, which runs until July 16, will also see the re-tabling of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill (No 2) 2026 to separate the roles of the attorney general and the public prosecutor, alongside the Cybercrime Bill 2026 and amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987.

The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, which seeks to cap the prime minister’s tenure at 10 years, was previously tabled in March, but it failed to secure a two-thirds majority in the Dewan Rakyat.

Meanwhile, the Constitution (Amendment) Bill (No 2) 2026, which proposes separating the functions of the attorney general and the public prosecutor, has been referred to the parliamentary special select committee for further scrutiny.

The Road Transport Act 1987 (Amendment) Bill is scheduled to be tabled on the first day of the sitting and debated the following day.

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook recently said the proposed amendments, covering 11 areas and 42 clauses, are aimed at addressing illegal racing activities, which continue to pose a serious threat to road user safety.

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul has reminded MPs to discharge their responsibilities as people’’s representatives and conduct proceedings through orderly and mature debate in accordance with the Standing Orders.

He urged both government and opposition MPs to focus on issues affecting the public and national interest, while ensuring high-quality debates that strengthen democracy and contribute to better policy formulation.

Johari also reminded MPs contesting in the Johor state election, which is being held concurrently with the parliamentary sitting, not to neglect their duties in the Dewan Rakyat.

In addition to the Dewan Rakyat meeting, the Dewan Negara is scheduled to hold a 10-day sitting from July 20 to Aug 4.