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The Democratic Action Party has given Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim until December to deliver landmark institutional reforms, including separating the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor positions and imposing a two-term limit on prime ministerial tenure.
The Melaka Historic City Council has yet to receive formal resignations from its two DAP-appointed councillors, despite the party's decision to withdraw support from the state government over constitutional amendments.
Pakatan Harapan has withdrawn its backing for Melaka's BN-led state government, with five assemblymen relinquishing administrative positions after objecting to a constitutional amendment expanding nominated seats.
Melaka's state assembly has approved a constitutional amendment enabling the appointment of up to seven nominated state assemblymen. The bill passed with 23 votes in favour and five against, aiming to boost legislative quality and include underrepresented groups.