Azhar abstains from deciding on 'derhaka' motion, cites his ties to AG

Dewan Rakyat speaker Azhar Azizan Harun today announced that he will abstain from deciding on a motion submitted by Ipoh Barat MP M Kulasegaran which seeks to censure de facto Law Minister Takiyuddin Hassan and Attorney-General Idrus Harun for going against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Azhar said he cannot decide on the matter as Idrus is his brother.

"Therefore, I have decided to exclude myself...