KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Harun has filed an application to strike out a suit challenging his appointment and that of his deputy Azalina Othman Said by former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and four others.
They said Article 63 of the Federal Constitution states that Dewan Rakyat proceedings cannot be challenged in court.Azalina and Dewan Rakyat secretary Nizam Mydin Bacha Mydin, who were also named as defendants, are expected to file an application to annul the suit as well. Counsel Hoe Sue Lu meanwhile represented Azhar and Hasnor while lawyer Syazwani Mohd Zawawi appeared for Azalina and Nizam.
The plaintiffs also say the appointments must go through a process of nomination and debate, and be put to vote in order to be complete and legal. He likewise said that Nizam’s action in calling Azhar to take the speaker’s position was against the constitution and standing orders.
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