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Singapore's Workers' Party confronts internal turmoil as dissident cadres mobilise to challenge leader Pritam Singh at June elections, citing his conviction for parliamentary dishonesty and handling of former MP Raeesah Khan's false statements.
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Parliament's Speaker has officially confirmed Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin's role as opposition leader following notification from PAS leadership, while Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin relocates to a new seat in the chamber.
Authorities plan to formally notify the Dewan Rakyat Speaker of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's appointment as opposition leader ahead of the next parliamentary session, completing a procedural requirement.
Parliament's revised seating arrangement confirms Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin will resume the opposition leader's seat in the Dewan Rakyat this Monday, with Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin moving to a different position in the chamber.
Kiandee, a suspended Bersatu vice-president, has justified the appointment of Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin as opposition leader, citing unified backing from PAS and majority support among Bersatu MPs.