Malaysian PM announces 10-year term limit for Prime Minister

Exam-focused facts from the 7 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he would introduce legislation to limit the term of Prime Minister to 10 years or two full terms.
Anwar stated, 'We will table a bill to limit the term of the prime minister, not exceeding 10 years or two full terms.'
There is currently no term limit in Malaysia for Prime Ministers.