Malaysia

Loke: Keep Anwar as PM to complete reform agenda

The remaining 15 months should be used to push through key institutional reforms and Budget 2027 rather than hold an early election

Updated 1 month ago · Published on 06 Sep 2026 5:31PM

Loke: Keep Anwar as PM to complete reform agenda
The DAP secretary-general says Anwar Ibrahim should remain prime minister until the end of the parliamentary term - September 6, 2026

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has called for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to remain prime minister until the end of the parliamentary term, saying the remaining 15 months should be used to deliver key reform commitments.

Loke, who is also Seremban MP, said Anwar continued to command the support of a majority of MPs and there was therefore no need for Parliament to be dissolved ahead of schedule.

He said the Government should focus on implementing agreed reforms, including constitutional amendments to separate the roles of the Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor and to limit the prime minister’s tenure to two terms or 10 years.

“Several constitutional amendments have been agreed at Cabinet level, including the separation of the Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor, which has been brought to Parliament and gone through the Special Select Committee process.

“The reform agenda to limit the Prime Minister’s tenure to two terms or 10 years has also been agreed at Cabinet level and has even been brought to Parliament,” he said.

Loke said these two reforms, together with the tabling of Budget 2027, should be among the Government’s main priorities during the next parliamentary sitting.

“So, these are two major matters that should be the Government’s focus in the upcoming Parliament sitting, apart from the tabling of Budget 2027,” he said.

He was speaking after officiating the DAP National Women’s Congress in Putrajaya today. - September 6, 2026

Spotlight

Off beat

Afdlin Shauki, family trapped for five hours amid Paris unrest

Malaysia

10 former Negeri Excos file application in Federal Court to challenge revocation of appointments

Malaysia

Perlis MB Abu Bakar suspended from Bersatu for two election terms

Malaysia

Shuhaily says public support gives him strength as he faces two charges

Malaysia

Mohd Shuhaily pleads not guilty to assaulting 2 cops

Places

Penang makes National Geographic list of top 25 cities worldwide to visit

By Ian McIntyre

Malaysia

Two held after 16-year-old girl rescued in suspected sex exploitation case

Malaysia

Takiyuddin blames Bersatu for PN deregistration

Malaysia

Interpol issues Red Notice for Serba Dinamik CEO, Anwar says

You may be interested

Malaysia

Father arrested over suspected rape of 13-year-old daughter in Ranau

Malaysia

Teacher injured in attempt to disarm student carrying sharp object at Kuching school

Malaysia

Guan Eng proposes RM1,000 tax rebate for purchase of air purifiers

By Ian McIntyre

Malaysia

Govt plans tougher penalties for cable theft as rail operators explore CCTV

Malaysia

Govt bans Waze use among civil servants with immediate effect

Malaysia

Anwar responds to young Ammar’s plea for prayers ahead of surgery

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Hassan disappointed by ministers’ absence during Budget 2027 debate

Malaysia

Nine wanted over online prostitution syndicate arrested in Malaysia

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir