Deputy Speaker appointment delayed due to Bersatu’s objection, says party MP


PETALING JAYA: The delay in the appointment of a new Deputy Speaker is believed to be due to the disagreement by Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia MPs with Umno’s choice of fielding Pontian MP Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan for the post.

“Yes,” said a Bersatu MP who wanted to remain anonymous, when asked on the matter through WhatsApp.

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