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Malaysia's Anwar moves to limit term of prime minister as part of reform push

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is moving to put limits on how long a premier can stay in office — fulfilling one of his campaign promises of capping tenure to a maximum of two five-year terms. Mr Anwar aims to implement reforms this year and the next, amid renewed calls to tackle corruption and improve governance. The proposals are expected to be tabled in parliament when lawmakers sit for the first session on Jan 19. Afifah Ariffin reports from Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is moving to put limits on how long a premier can stay in office — fulfilling one of his campaign promises of capping tenure to a maximum of two five-year terms. Mr Anwar aims to implement reforms this year and the next, amid renewed calls to tackle corruption and improve governance. The proposals are expected to be tabled in parliament when lawmakers sit for the first session on Jan 19. Afifah Ariffin reports from Kuala Lumpur.

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