Minister Azalina Othman Said hopes the proposed Ministry of Law can be established next year to manage an expanding legal portfolio more effectively
PUTRAJAYA: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department for Law and Institutional Reform Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said hopes the proposed Ministry of Law can become a reality next year.
She said this aligns with current needs due to the expanding functions of the Legal Affairs Division following various legal amendments.
“Indeed, BHEUU should become a full ministry so that we view the law as a very important element for the people,” she said at a Legal Aid Department event.
Azalina noted that a dedicated ministry would allow for more effective operation with its own secretary-general and administrative structure.
She added that the expanding scope includes establishing new tribunals and strengthening legal aid services.
These increased tasks necessitate a more structured administrative framework for integrated management.
On August 21, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government was considering establishing a Ministry of Law.
He stated this would ensure a more structured legal ecosystem and enable more meaningful regional engagement.
The proposed ministry aims to strengthen the delivery of legal services to the public in line with today’s legal landscape.
