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A senior Perikatan Nasional figure has rejected Bersatu's complaints about the coalition's acceptance of Parti Wawasan Negara, led by Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, signalling the decision will not be revisited.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has officially confirmed that Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin returned to the Opposition Leader position on June 18, taking over from Kemaman MP Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar.
The Dewan Rakyat Speaker has formally acknowledged Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin's appointment as opposition leader, with Parliament implementing new seating arrangements ahead of the June 22 sitting.
Parliament's Speaker has disclosed that former Prime Minister Muhyiddin sought a change in his seating arrangement in the Dewan Rakyat, while formally acknowledging Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin's position as opposition leader.
Opposition coalition plans to submit formal notification of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's appointment as opposition leader to the Dewan Rakyat Speaker before parliament reconvenes, completing administrative procedures for the leadership transition.
Perikatan Nasional has formally notified Parliament that Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin continues as the opposition leader, with the notification delivered to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul.
Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin argues that PAS has reached the limits of its traditional voter base and must partner with moderate political forces to expand its electoral appeal.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin will reclaim the opposition leader's position in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday, a shift signalled by the latest parliamentary seating arrangement that moves Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to a different row.
Hamzah Zainudin has resumed his position as opposition leader in the Dewan Rakyat, with Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin relocated eight positions down the front row.
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Hamzah Zainudin, former PPBM deputy president and founder of the Reset movement, attended a PAS-organised meeting of opposition MPs in Kuala Lumpur, signalling shifting political alignments.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, Larut MP, continues as Opposition Leader without formal recognition from Perikatan Nasional, leaving his position in constitutional limbo.
A suspended Bersatu vice-president has explained why Hamzah Zainudin was designated opposition leader, pointing to consolidated support from PAS and most Bersatu lawmakers.
Perikatan Nasional's reintegration of Hamzah Zainudin is a strategic move to soften the coalition's image and appeal to moderate voters ahead of the next general election, analysts suggest.