PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today supported a proposal from the DAP to limit the tenure of the prime minister to 10 years.
"We have seen what happens when the tenure extends to 22 years ... this is a proposal I agree with," he said.
However, before it can be implemented, he said there must be consensus among all the parties concerned.
"Don't worry about me. I won't go beyond 10 years ... I'm already tired even after two years.
"If there is a two-thirds agreement, we can push for amendments in the next (Parliament) sitting," he said at the DAP National Congress today.
Earlier, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said it would like the federal government to amend the Federal Constitution to limit the prime minister’s tenure to a maximum of 10 years.
He also said the party would continue backing Anwar.
Loke said this was one of two constitutional amendments that the party hopes would be carried out within the upcoming two years.
“We are not asking Anwar to stop, but we want to have this amendment so this becomes Anwar’s legacy to bring reforms to the country’s administrative system," he said.
In his speech, Anwar also hit out certain parties for stoking racial sentiments to create unease among the public.
He condemned such tactics as outdated, calling them a "desperado" approach in politics.
"For nearly 15 years, Pas was allied with DAP. Even during Pakatan Harapan's federal administration under Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, they sat at the same table with DAP leaders.
"So, are their current claims true? These are merely the words of desperate individuals, what we call 'desperados' in politics.
"There is no basis, no policy and no new proposals. Instead, they keep repeating the same rhetoric, instilling fear among Malays about the so-called rise of the Chinese, especially under the DAP symbol," he added.- March 16, 2025
