Why did the Deputy Speaker reject the motion to remove the Dewan Rakyat Speaker?

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Deputy Speaker Rejected Motion to Remove Dewan Rakyat Speaker Due to Procedural Irregularities

Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil's motion to remove Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun as Dewan Rakyat Speaker was rejected by Deputy Speaker Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon. The rejection was communicated via an email from the Clerk of the House on August 30, 2021, citing that the motion did not adhere to the proper procedural requirements as stipulated by the Dewan Rakyat's Standing Orders.
Motion Not Submitted in Proper Order

Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon stated in his written reply to the motion that it was not submitted in the correct sequence as required by Standing Order 4(3) of the Rules of the Dewan Rakyat. This specific standing order outlines the established procedure for introducing motions within the parliamentary body, and compliance is essential for a motion to be considered valid.
Failure to Comply with Reporter Regulation

Furthermore, Rashid indicated that the motion failed to meet another critical procedural condition: it was not preceded by the reporter under Regulation 27. This regulation is a prerequisite for the submission of any motion, ensuring that the proposed item for debate has undergone a specific preliminary review or documentation process before being formally presented to the Dewan Rakyat.
Speaker Recused Himself Due to Conflict of Interest

Prior to the Deputy Speaker's decision, Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun had declared his intention to recuse himself from any decision-making process concerning motions for his removal. He cited a conflict of interest as the reason for this recusal. Consequently, the authority to review and decide on such motions was passed to his deputy, Mohd Rashid Hasnon.

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