Ahmad Maslan pulls out of deputy speaker’s race

 

Pontian MP and Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan had been expected to contest for the Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker’s post vacated by Azalina Othman Said.

PETALING JAYA: Pontian MP Ahmad Maslan has withdrawn his candidacy for the post of Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker.

According to Bernama, Ahmad announced his withdrawal so that he can focus on his role as the Umno secretary-general.

The deputy speaker’s post was vacated by Azalina Othman Said.

Ahmad and Teluk Intan MP Nga Kor Ming had been said to be in the running for the position.

The motion to fill the post has been suspended until at least next month.

Law minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the suspension was necessary to consider a proposal to increase the number of deputy speakers. - FMT