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Notice of vacancy for Opposition Leader must be made in writing, Dewan Rakyat told

Published on 23 Feb 2026 3:54:40 PM

Any indication of a vacancy for the role of Opposition Leader in the Dewan Rakyat must be presented through official documentation, says Deputy Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor.

He also said neither he nor fellow Deputy Speaker Alice Lau had yet to receive any instructions on this, or any notice from the Opposition indicating a vacancy.

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Any indication of a vacancy for the role of Opposition Leader in the Dewan Rakyat must be presented through official documentation, says Deputy Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor.

He also said neither he nor fellow Deputy Speaker Alice Lau had yet to receive any instructions on this, or any notice from the Opposition indicating a vacancy.

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