COMMENT | It is time to amend the Federal Constitution so that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong acts on the advice of Parliament, rather than solely on the advice of the prime minister.

Such an immense power, particularly the power to influence judicial appointments, is far too great to be concentrated in the hands of a single individual.

This concern becomes even more pressing in the current political context, where Anwar Ibrahim holds the office of prime minister.

Malaysia has undergone vast political and institutional changes since its independence, yet the enduring concentration of executive power rooted in colonial frameworks continues to raise red flags.

The time has come to confront this legacy and reimagine our...