Deep democratic and institutional reforms rarely fit neatly within two terms. If leadership changes hands before they are fully realised, especially to someone less committed than Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, hard-won progress could stall or even be undone
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil says the proposed 10-year cap on the Prime Minister’s tenure can be retabled in the upcoming parliamentary sittings, stressing that the amendment is about strengthening governance and accountability, not extending Anwar Ibrahim’s time in office
Independent MP Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz declined to back a proposed 10-year cap on the prime minister’s tenure, arguing that Anwar Ibrahim should be allowed to remain in office beyond two terms if he continues to perform well
Announcing his detention on Facebook today, Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said he will not budge from his stand over the “Allah”-printed sock issue.
