The new speaker is sworn in without a vote, ejects an MP eight minutes later, and weathers a 'racist' controversy.
For starters, no vote was taken when he was sworn in, on grounds that the opposition did not nominate another candidate in time."Who voted for this speaker? Who voted for this speaker? Where was the vote?" demanded Kasthuriraani Patto .
After taking his oath, Azhar sought to control the House, appealing to the MPs: "I request for some decorum. This is the Parliament." This only sparked louder protests from the opposition and Shahidan Kassim nudged Azhar to turn off their microphones...
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