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Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul has formally acknowledged Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's position as opposition leader following official notification. The confirmation comes as Parliament prepares for a new sitting with several MPs repositioned.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul has disclosed that Muhyiddin made a request for seat relocation within the chamber. Meanwhile, the speaker confirmed receipt of documentation establishing Hamzah Zainudin as the official opposition leader.
Malaysia's opposition coalition plans to formally notify Parliament's speaker of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's appointment as opposition leader before the next sitting, completing the institutional recognition of his role.
Perikatan Nasional's chief whip has formally notified parliament's speaker that Hamzah Zaman, the former Bersatu deputy president, has been designated as the new opposition leader, effective immediately, following approval from 61 opposition MPs.
Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's position as Opposition Leader in Parliament lacks official recognition from Perikatan Nasional, raising questions about the coalition's internal processes and leadership clarity.