KUALA LUMPUR: The government's proposal to establish a Malaysian Law Reform Commission will pave the way for a comprehensive review of outdated laws and gaps in the country's legal framework.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said in welcoming the announcement under the 2027 Budget, said it was a reflection of the government's continued commitment to legal and institutional reforms.
She said the proposed commission would help identify outdated legislation, address gaps in existing laws and modernise legislation governing contracts, the sale of goods and mediation.
"This initiative demonstrates the government's determination to implement comprehensive and continuous legal reforms, including identifying outdated laws, addressing legislative gaps and modernising laws relating to contracts, the sale of goods and mediation," she said in a statement today.
