Ahmad Amzad sworn in as Kuala Terengganu MP

 

PAS central working committee member Ahmad Amzad Mohamed @ Hashim took his oath of office as an MP today.

According to a media statement from the Parliament, the swearing-in ceremony took place before Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul in the Parliamentary Special Chamber.

Ahmad Amzad (above), 53, was sworn in after he won the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election on Aug 12.

He won the seat after defeating the Pakatan Harapan candidate Azan Ismail with a majority of 47,266 votes.

The Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election was held following the decision of the Terengganu Election Court to annul the victory of Ahmad Amzad after finding that there was an element of corruption during the campaign in the 15th general election.

He was also a former deputy science, technology and innovation minister.

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul (left)

Johari, in congratulating Ahmad Azmad on his appointment and by-election win, hoped that he would carry out his responsibilities with full dedication.

Meanwhile, during the ceremony, Johari said the 15th Parliament session could be said to make history because the level of accountability of the executive body towards the legislature was at the highest.

This was based on the effectiveness of the affairs of the House, Special Chamber and Special Select Committees of the Dewan Rakyat, he said.

Johari, however, said that the increase in the level of accountability must go hand in hand with the Dewan Rakyat members’ compliance with the rules of the sitting, especially in the behavioural aspect.

"I call on the honourable members to be able to make useful and meaningful contributions to the House, the people and country.

“It is hoped that members of the Dewan Rakyat will be able to serve with dedication and excellence," he added.

- Bernama