Malaysia's PM Faces Term Limit Setback

0:00What's up? This is Global News Today, ASS, bringing you the fastest global updates right now. Malaysia's Lower House of Parliament narrowly rejected a constitutional amendment to limit the Prime Minister's term to two full terms, or ten years, total. The vote saw 146 lawmakers in favor, falling just too short of the two-thirds majority needed. It was part of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's push for reforms. Here this week on March 2nd, 44 members abstained and 32 were absent, highlighting divisions within the ruling coalition. Anwar, who took office in 2022, has promised sweeping changes, but faces growing skepticism. Critics accuse him of slow progress on key pledges, with discontent brewing even among his own supporters. The defeat underscores tensions over how to strengthen institutions without overreaching. While Minister Azalina Hoffman Saeed defended the bill beforehand, saying it would prevent any one leader from holding power indefinitely and dismissed, worries it might weaken the

1:02king's role in appointing the Prime Minister. Meanwhile, Anwar's team plans to move forward with other reforms this year, including a bill this week to split the Attorney General's roles as, Government lawyer and public prosecutor to avoid conflicts of interest. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen, S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com.