A Malaysian judge, Judicial Commissioner Asmah Musa, has ruled that civil lawsuits cannot be used to challenge the Attorney-General’s authority to initiate prosecutions. The decision clarifies that disputing prosecutorial discretion falls outside the scope of civil court proceedings. Commissioner Asmah stated the courts are not the appropriate venue for such challenges, effectively upholding the separation of powers. This ruling reinforces the Attorney-General’s independent authority in deciding who should be prosecuted. The case centered on attempts to use civil action to contest a prosecution decision. Legal experts suggest this decision will likely discourage similar challenges in the future, preserving the established legal framework regarding prosecutorial power. It underscores the principle that prosecution decisions are generally immune from civil court interference.