Citing hopes for a reset, Azalina quits as deputy speaker

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KUALA LUMPUR – Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has resigned from the position as deputy Dewan Rakyat speaker to allow the current government and opposition to reset the lower house.

In a Facebook post today, the Pengerang MP said that she will continue to support any reforms coming from both sides of the political divide.

“With the appointment of the new prime minister, and the public’s loud and clear demand for multiparty cooperation.

I have tendered my resignation today to vacate my seat so that the government and the opposition may have more room to reset our Dewan Rakyat so that this august House can truly function as the forum for professional competition and collaboration between parties on policies and governance.”

The stern and feisty, but highly respected, former deputy speaker also gave other reasons behind her decision to step down.

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