PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government remains steadfast in ensuring parliament is free from executive interference through reforms to strengthen constitutional democracy. 

In a post on X today, he said the Madani government was adamant about enhancing transparency in the administration of parliament.   

He said the Madani government had taken measures to initiate parliamentary reform during Dewan Rakyat sittings in 2023 through the Prime Minister’s Question Time sessions, Auditor-General Report debates, Human Rights Commission Report debates, and the improvement of Special Chamber proceedings. 

Anwar said he received a courtesy call from Dewan Negara President Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul, and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said today to exchange views and discuss the agenda related to policy proposals to draft the Parliamentary Services Bill. 

“Parliament is a crucial institution in any country and serves as a check and balance against the executive power of the government,” he added. – Bernama, January 12, 2024.