Hanoi, Feb. 23 -- The Malaysian government on February 23 submitted a draft law to restrict the prime minister's tenure to a maximum of two terms, aiming to enhance accountability and curb the over-concentration of executive power.

The draft was introduced after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced last month his plan to push for a two-term limit for the prime minister amid ongoing calls for improved governance and anti-corruption efforts.

In a statement on the matter last week, Anwar affirmed that if the bill is passed, he would be the first to comply with the regulation, arguing that a 10-year period is sufficient for those in office to carry out their responsibilities effectively.

Previously, the ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalit...