Dr Mahathir, four MPs challenging appointment of Speaker in court? It’s a democratic country, says deputy speaker | Malay Mail

Dr Mahathir, four MPs challenging appointment of Speaker in court? It’s a democratic country, says deputy speaker

Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon is pictured at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur July 20, 2020. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Rashid said the Dewan Rakyat has yet to receive notice of the originating summons reportedly filed earlier today, but added that the lawmakers were free to “do anything in the practice of democracy”. “In my opinion, Tun and the four others can do anything in the practice of democracy as long as it abides by the rule of law.

Dr Mahathir, who stepped down as prime minister in February, remains Langkawi MP. The other four MPs listed as plaintiffs are: Jerlun MP Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, Simpang Renggam MP Maszlee Malik, Kubang Pasu MP Datuk Amiruddin Hamzah, and Sri Gading MP Datuk Shahruddin Md Salleh.

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