Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has been reappointed as the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, effective June 18.
The announcement was made by Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul during the opening of the second meeting of the fifth session of the 15th Parliament on Monday.
Johari said the decision was made after taking into account various developments that had taken place since the previous parliamentary sitting, as well as notifications received under Standing Order 4A(3).
Hamzah had previously served as Opposition Leader until May 20.
The position was subsequently held by Kemaman MP Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar from May 21 to June 10.
With the latest appointment, Hamzah resumes his role as the head of the parliamentary opposition, effective June 18.
No further details were provided regarding the changes in the opposition leadership arrangement.
