KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 ― Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun today clarified that he had changed his mind on appointing Teluk Intan MP Nga Kor Ming as the temporary Deputy Speaker, and was not coerced to do so.
He also asked if the sitting was valid as Nga did not chair it at the stipulated time from 2.30pm till 4pm. Azhar then confirmed that he had asked Nga to temporarily assume the role of Deputy Speaker, as was his prerogative under the Standing Orders. “On your second question, I truly was not coerced or pressured by anyone to change my mind. I merely used my discretion to change my mind. Thank you,” he said.
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