PUTRAJAYA: The proposal to limit the prime minister’s tenure to 10 years or two terms is a game changer capable of bringing major reforms to the country’s governance system, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic). He said the term limit is important to prevent a prime minister from holding office for too long, which could lead to leadership fatigue, even if the individual performs well. ALSO READ: Bill to limit PM’s tenure to 10 years to be tabled in Parliament, says Anwar"This is a game changer and, in my view, we do not want a prime minister to ... overstay his or her welcome. "This is a good step proposed by the Prime Minister himself,” he told reporters after delivering his ministry’s 2026 New Year message here on Tuesday (Jan 6). The Bill is among four key pieces of legislation to be tabled as part of Parliament’s direction for this year.

Source: The Star January 06, 2026 08:08 UTC