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Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has formally confirmed that Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has resumed his position as Opposition Leader, following a transitional period when Kemaman MP Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar held the role.
Malaysia's agriculture ministry is finalising legislation to regulate fertiliser quality and distribution, with drafting now 70-80% complete. The move addresses farmer concerns over supply disruptions during global crises.
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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has endorsed eight bills passed by Parliament, with Speaker Johari formally announcing the approvals in the Dewan Rakyat. The measures represent significant legislative progress across multiple policy areas.
Parliament descended into acrimony within an hour of opening as opposition and government lawmakers clashed over allegations of power imbalances within the ruling coalition, exposing fragility in key partnerships.
A formal notice designating Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin as opposition leader will be submitted to the Dewan Rakyat Speaker ahead of the next parliamentary sitting, signalling procedural steps to cement his new role.
Perikatan Nasional's parliamentary whip Takiyuddin Hassan has formally notified the Dewan Rakyat Speaker of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's reappointment as opposition leader, solidifying PN's position as the leading opposition bloc.
Malaysia's Parliament begins a 16-day session Monday with key constitutional reform bills returning for debate, including measures to cap the Prime Minister's tenure at 10 years and separate the Attorney General from the Public Prosecutor roles.
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Former Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainudin attended a PAS-organised meeting of opposition MPs in Kuala Lumpur, signalling potential shifts in the country's fractured political landscape and cross-coalition engagement.
Perikatan Nasional's chief whip has formally advised Parliament's Speaker that 61 opposition MPs back the appointment of Hamzah Zain, the former Bersatu deputy president, as the new opposition leader, marking a significant shift in parliamentary leadership.