Mohamad Ariff confirms receiving motion to terminate him as speaker

Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof confirmed he received a motion proposing to terminate him of his Dewan Rakyat Speaker post.

He said he also received a motion to terminate his deputy Nga Kor Ming from his post.

Mohamad Ariff (above) said both motions were adopted in accordance with common practice and in accordance with Dewan Rakyat standing orders without prejudice.

“It is up to the House to decide according to provisions of the Constitution. I have no problem personally, so long as the process of democracy and the Constitution is adhered to," he said.

Meanwhile, Nga, who is also Teluk Intan MP, confirmed the motion was moved by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and was handed to the Dewan Rakyat on Friday evening (June 26).

Nga was earlier reported as saying that he respected the decision made at the Dewan Rakyat on whether he and Mohamad Ariff should continue or be relieved of their posts according to the Constitution and Parliament standing orders.

- Bernama