Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun who is tipped to be the new Dewan Rakyat Speaker, has resigned as Election Commission (EC) chairman.<br /><br />A statement issued by the EC stated that Azhar's resignation was effective from June 29.<br /><br />The commission said that in line with Article 114 (7) of the Federal Constitution, EC deputy chairman Dr Azmi Sharom would assume the duties of chairman.<br /><br />Read more at https://bit.ly/3iK9GfH<br /><br />WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news<br />SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar<br />LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline
