CM says the DAP leader possesses wide experience in administration and politics.

However, speaker refuses to mention whether it is BN or Harapan candidate. 

Lau says ministries did not flag PAS MP's questions for speaker to vet. 

Election of Azalina's replacement deferred four times now.

PARLIAMENT | It will be moved to the next meeting. 

No reason was given for the postponement.

Both motions have been delayed due to controversies.

Ahmad Maslan reveals move for Camerons MP in a Facebook post.

UPDATED 2.55PM | MP says he wants to focus on Umno sec-gen duties instead.

PN does not support suggestion to amend Constitution for it.

There's no need for extra hand, it's just to please politicians.

Those with grudge against Ahmad are behind it, says Puad.

UPDATED 3.41PM | 'Federal Constitution would need to be amended to create extra post.'

‘Third position would lighten speaker’s and two deputies’ duties.’

To fill the vacancy left by Azalina Othman, who resigned on Aug 23.

Le the independence of the speaker take root.

Don't hold onto positions when tenures no longer tenable - Ngeh.

'Resignation important to show deputy speaker truly independent.'

‘Is there no one better than Ahmad Maslan?’

Sivakumar calls Ahmad's nomination an 'open assault' on Parliament's reputation.

He is govt’s sole nominee for the post.

'We will see what is proposed by the opposition,' says Shahidan.

'To allay public speculations, I wish to state my reasons.'

UPDATED 3.45PM | Azhar says ready to convene in accordance with Constitution, Rashid thanks rulers while Azalina asks if we're facing 'constitutional crisis'.

Original calendar is no longer valid with the enforcement of the Emergency Ordinance.

UPDATED 4.32PM | Meanwhile, Ghazale claims his FB was hacked.

Judge Ahmad Kamal has set Sept 22 to hear the application.

Haniff Khatri Abdulla tells Azalina to let the courts decide rather than confusing the public.

The law firm acting for Dr Mahathir Mohamad and four other plaintiffs confirms this matter.

UPDATED 3.24PM | In solidarity with newly-ousted speaker Ariff, Nga says he does not want to serve a government without a mandate from the people.