Paul Igai to chair Dewan Negara proceedings during deputy president’s absence

Senator Paul Igai will chair Dewan Negara proceedings in the absence of Deputy President Mohamad Ali Mohamad.

The motion for this which was tabled by Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi and seconded by Senator Muhammad Zahid Md Arip received approval of the house by a voice vote.

"According to Standing Order 6 (1) and read together with Standing Order 6 (3), I would like to propose that Senator Paul Igai chair the Dewan Negara proceedings during the absence of the deputy president at this session," said Nanta.

He said this when moving the motion before the debate session on the 12th Malaysia Plan at the Dewan Negara today.

- Bernama