PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob says the Cabinet is committed to undertake several Parliament reforms, among them tabling a Bill to curb party hopping.

       Ismail Sabri said the offer to reform Parliament and the government administration include lowering the voting age to 18, which he pledged to implement as soon as possible.

       "Therefore, an amendment to the Constitution will be tabled," he said in a statement on Sept 10 (Friday).

       Ismail Sabri also said among other reforms the Cabinet agreed to include amending the Constitution to limit a prime minister's tenure to 10 years as well as to ensure equal representation in parliamentary select committees to include backbenchers and Opposition MPs.

       Ismail Sabri also said all Bills tabled in Parliament, including the upcoming Budget, would be negotiated and mutually agreed with the Opposition.

       Ismail Sabri also said the Opposition leader would be given allowances and amenities equal to that of a Federal minister.

       "Opposition MPs in the National Recovery Council (NRC) will give their opinions and suggestions for improvements," he added.

       Ismail Sabri said the offer for reform was in line with Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah's decree on the importance of a stable administration to address unprecedented situations involving crises.

       Ismail Sabri said focus must be given by all parties to ensure political stability as the country battles Covid-19 and its effects on the economy.

       He said this was aimed at creating a new political landscape by implementing transformations and improvements in governance, especially strengthening the role of Parliament.

       "At the same time, the government remains committed to introducing more transformation from time to time."

       The Bera MP was appointed as the ninth Malaysian Prime Minister on Aug 20 after Muhyiddin tendered his resignation as premier on Aug 16.