Speaker rejects Shafie's motion, says its 'unconstitutional'

Hariz MohdPublished: May 7, 2020 8:01 AM | Updated: May 8, 2020 2:43 AM

Dewan Rakyat speaker Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof has rejected Semporna MP Shafie Apdal's bid to table a motion of confidence for Langkawi MP Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

In a letter to Semporna MP Mohd Shafie Apdal, Ariff said the motion was in violation of Article 43 of the Federal Constitution.

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