The separation of powers between the attorney-general (AG) and the public prosecutor will increase public confidence in the transparency of every legal action, especially in criminal cases and prosecutions involving federal, state and local officials.

Political analyst from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Razak Faculty Perdana Centre, Mazlan Ali, said if this matter is finalised, it will be able to remove the negative perception of the government’s interference in judiciary matters, as the AG is an individual appointed on the recommendation of the prime minister.

"As an individual who...