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Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has officially confirmed that Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has returned to his position as Opposition Leader, following a temporary stint by Kemaman MP Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar.
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Parliament's Speaker has officially confirmed Hamzah Zainudin as the new Opposition Leader following a notification from Perikatan Nasional, marking a significant shift in parliamentary leadership roles.
Parliament Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul has formally acknowledged Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's position as opposition leader. The confirmation comes as the Dewan Rakyat prepares for its June sitting with several MPs' seating arrangements modified.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul says Muhyiddin requested a seating adjustment in Parliament. The speaker has also received official confirmation that Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin holds the position of opposition leader.
The Malaysian opposition coalition will formally notify the Dewan Rakyat Speaker of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's appointment as opposition leader before the next parliamentary session convenes.
Perikatan Nasional's chief whip has formally notified the Dewan Rakyat Speaker's office of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's reappointment as opposition leader, completing the procedural requirements for his return to the post.
Perikatan Nasional's chief whip has informed Parliament's Speaker that 61 opposition MPs support Hamzah Zainudin's return as opposition leader. The former Bersatu deputy president assumes the role immediately.