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Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has urged Members of Parliament to uphold the highest standards of conduct and debate, emphasising that the legislative chamber serves as a crucial model for young Malaysians ahead of the Malaysian Youth Parliament's September sitting.
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat convenes Monday for a 16-day sitting featuring re-tabled constitutional amendments limiting the prime minister's tenure to 10 years and separating the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles, alongside road safety and cybercrime bills.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has reclaimed his position as opposition leader in the Dewan Rakyat's front row, displacing Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin, who drops eight seats back.
Perikatan Nasional's chief whip has formally notified Parliament's speaker that Hamzah Zain, former Bersatu deputy president, has assumed the role of opposition leader. The transition was backed by 61 opposition MPs.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's role as Opposition Leader remains officially unconfirmed as Perikatan Nasional has not submitted formal notice to Parliament, creating uncertainty around parliamentary procedures and coalition leadership.