Public service constraints affect victims' access to justice, says PMD officer
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A Legal Affairs Division official stated that public service constraints and budget limitations are hindering the effective implementation of victim-centric legal reforms in Malaysia. The official noted that departments like the Attorney-General’s Chambers are understaffed, complicating the drafting and execution of new laws.
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It highlights the practical administrative and financial barriers that often prevent legislative reforms from achieving their intended impact on social justice.
News ✕ Public service constraints affect victims' access to justice, says PMD officer Qistina Nadia Dzulqarnain Published: Sep 30, 2026 7:00 AM Constraints faced by public servants remain a hindrance to the proper execution of laws, policies, and actions aimed at ensuring victims receive proper access to justice, said a representative of the Legal Affairs Division under the Prime Minister’s Department.
According to the division’s deputy director-general (policy and development), Punitha Silivarajoo, the “devil is in the implementation” of victim-centric measures, considering the obstacles faced by those in enforcement and legal sectors.
Noting that the Finance Ministry itself...
Constraints faced by public servants remain a hindrance to the proper execution of laws, policies, and actions aimed at ensuring victims receive proper access to justice, said a representative of the Legal Affairs Division under the Prime Minister’s Department.
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