MANILA, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s parliamentary reform transfers administrative powers from the Prime Minister and the government to Parliament and its Speaker, strengthening the legislature’s independence, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
Parliamentary Reform Strengthens Legislature’s Independence - Anwar
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Malaysia's parliamentary reform transfers administrative powers to Parliament, strengthening its independence, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
- The reform transfers powers from the Prime Minister to Parliament and its Speaker.
- Anwar described the change as a significant step in legislative independence.
- The reform has been debated for 30 to 40 years and involves executive willingness to relinquish control.
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