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House Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun has issued a notice to all members of Parliament (MPs) to nominate a name among them to become the next Prime Minister
According to the notice, under Article 43(2)(a), the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has to appoint a prime minister who, in his judgment, is likely to command the confidence of the majority in Parliament.
“As instructed by decree from His Majesty, I hereby give notice to you to submit a letter clearly stating one MP whom you believe should become the ninth prime minister,” wrote Azhar.
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MPs are required to submit their vote by 4pm on Wednesday, 18 August
The vote, which has to be a statutory declaration, has to be submitted through fax, email, or WhatsApp and addressed to Senior Private Secretary to His Majesty, Colonel Datuk Nazim Mohd Alim.
Due to COVID-19 precautions, hand delivered letters will not be accepted.
Late submissions will not be entertained, said Azhar. He also reminded MPs to keep the content of their declarations secret.
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Read the full notice here:
JUST INDewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Harun has demanded for a statutory declaration (SD) from each MP, declaring their support for a candidate for the 9th Prime Minister. pic.twitter.com/HBTgcJ8rmN
— TheVibes.com (@thevibesnews) August 17, 2021