Speaker Name Your Choice Of Pm By 4pm Today

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PETALING JAYA: Members of the Dewan Rakyat have until 4pm today to submit the name of a nominee they support as the next prime minister of the country.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun told them to submit in writing their choice of candidate to Istana Negara via fax, email or WhatsApp.
It is to be addressed to the King’s private secretary Datuk Nazim Mohd Alim.
“As instructed by a decree from His Majesty, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, I hereby give notice to you to submit one letter stating clearly one member of the Dewan Rakyat whom you give your support to be the ninth prime minister,” Azhar said in a letter yesterday.
“Although the declaration letter does not have any specific format, it requires details such as the parliamentarian’s identity and the person who has obtained the Member of Parliament’s trust to become prime minister.
“The declaration must be certified as a true copy before a lawyer or Commissioner of Oaths,” he added.Azhar also said hand-delivered submissions would not be allowed as Istana Negara was located in an area under Phase One of the National Recovery Plan.
This is to prevent an outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Azhar said late submissions and letters that did not fulfil the conditions required would not be entertained.
“MPs are reminded to maintain secrecy over the content of the letter until the Yang di-Pertuan Agong decides on the matter,” he said.
On Monday, Muhyiddin tendered his resignation as Prime Minister and that of the Cabinet to the King.
The King has appointed Muhyiddin as the caretaker Prime Minister until his successor is identified. - Star

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