Kuala lumpur: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has confirmed that Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin resumed his role as Opposition Leader on June 18.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, based on developments since the previous First Meeting of the Dewan Rakyat and notifications that had been considered, Johari stated that Hamzah was the Opposition Leader as of May 20, 2026. Kemaman MP Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar was appointed to the post from May 21 to June 10, before Hamzah returned as Opposition Leader on June 18.

Expressing gratitude, Johari said, "I would like to express my appreciation to the Honourable Member for Kemaman for his service as Opposition Leader during that period and welcome the Honourable Member for Larut back to serve as Opposition Leader." This announcement was made under Standing Order 4A(3) of the Dewan Rakyat Standing Orders during Johari's opening remarks before today's Oral Question Time.

In a separate development, Johari also confirmed the casual vacancies in the Pandan and Setiawangsa parliamentary seats. This follows the resignations of Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, who submitted letters relinquishing their memberships as Members of Parliament on May 18. Johari indicated that he had notified the Election Commission of the vacancies in both seats in accordance with Article 54(1) of the Federal Constitution.