Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s government has nominated Umno’s Pontian MP Ahmad Maslan as its sole candidate for the position of Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker.<br /><br />Umno’s Padang Rengas MP Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, when contacted, verified the nomination.<br /><br />The deputy speaker position fell vacant after Pengerang MP Azalina Othman Said resigned on Aug 23.
