What grounds were cited to remove the previous Melaka Speaker?

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Grounds Cited for Previous Melaka Speaker's Removal

The previous Melaka Speaker, Omar Jaafar, was sought to be removed on the grounds that Pakatan Harapan (PH) no longer commanded a majority in the state assembly. This motion was intended to be introduced by Sungai Udang state assemblyman Datuk Seri Idris Harun, representing Barisan Nasional (BN).
Motion to Remove Speaker

Datuk Seri Idris Harun, the state assemblyman for Sungai Udang and a member of BN, intended to bring forward a motion for the removal of the then Speaker, Omar Jaafar. The basis for this proposed motion was the assertion that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition had lost its majority support within the Melaka state assembly.
Political Shift in Melaka

This move occurred in the context of a significant political shift in Melaka. The state government led by Pakatan Harapan had previously fallen on March 2. This collapse was attributed to defections from within the coalition, specifically from Rembia assemblyman Muhammad Jailani Khamis (PKR) and Pengkalan Batu assemblyman Norhizam Hassan Baktee (DAP), who subsequently lent their support to a new government. This realignment resulted in the new administration commanding a total of 17 representatives in the 28-seat Melaka state assembly.
Disruption and New Speaker Appointment

The attempt to bring the motion to remove Omar Jaafar was part of a tumultuous session. Reports indicate that verbal insults and the alleged throwing of books by representatives of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition preceded the adjournment of the sitting by Speaker Omar Jaafar. Following this disruption, representatives from PN proceeded to reconvene the assembly and elected Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, the state Umno chief, as the new Speaker. This appointment was reportedly made with the support of 16 out of 17 National Alliance (PN) state assemblymen, with all Opposition representatives absent from this particular proceeding.

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