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Perikatan Nasional has formally notified parliament of Hamzah Zainudin's reappointment as opposition leader, with chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan submitting the notification to the Speaker's office.
The Dewan Rakyat Speaker has been formally notified of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's reappointment to lead the parliamentary opposition, consolidating Perikatan Nasional's position in the Dewan Rakyat.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has called on all Members of Parliament to maintain high standards of conduct and debate, emphasizing that young Malaysians participating in the Malaysian Youth Parliament will learn democracy by observing how the institution functions.
Parliament reconvenes Monday to debate four major bills, including a controversial constitutional amendment to limit prime minister tenure to 10 years. The measure previously failed to gain required support.
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Tengku Zafrul, Senior Political Adviser to the Prime Minister, has signalled his intention to contest a parliamentary seat in Selangor at the next general election, pointing to the vacant Pandan seat and his extensive community work in Ampang.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin will occupy the official opposition leader's position in Parliament starting Monday, with the revised seating arrangement signalling a reorganisation of opposition bloc leadership roles.
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Former Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia deputy president Hamzah Zainudin attended a PAS-hosted meeting of opposition MPs in Kuala Lumpur, marking a significant political convergence among dissenting voices.
Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced a comprehensive Road Transport Amendment Bill encompassing 11 areas and 42 clauses, set for parliamentary debate this week with focus on curbing illegal racing and organised criminal syndicates.
South Korea's parliament has initiated a 45-day inquiry into the National Election Commission following widespread ballot shortages during June 3 local elections, raising concerns about electoral administration effectiveness.
Bersatu's continued membership in Perikatan Nasional will be determined by a majority vote during the coalition's supreme council meeting, marking a critical juncture for the party's political future.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, the Larut MP, continues in limbo as Opposition Leader despite apparent appointment, with Perikatan Nasional failing to lodge required official notice.
A member of parliament has denounced the Prisons Department for failing to address serious allegations raised by Malaysia's human rights watchdog regarding an inmate's death at Taiping Prison.
PAS leadership gathered at its Kuala Lumpur headquarters for a pre-council meeting of opposition parliamentarians, signalling intensifying divisions within the broader opposition coalition as tensions with Bersatu deepen.