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He says the party will not compromise on this matter.

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

Proposal includes creating deputy speaker post specifically for opposition.

Pontian MP voices support for enactment of a political financing act.

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

He is govt’s sole nominee for the post.

The party election must be held before Dec 29, 2022.

MP accused of money laundering over RM2m received from Najib.

Ahmad Maslan reveals Umno president did not want to be nominated.

Ahmad Maslan says no collaboration with Harapan, party has own 'strategy'.

Ahmad was not present in court as he was said to have been in close contact with two Covid-19 positive persons.

Ahmad Maslan says there were differing opinions on when to pull the plug.

Arau MP says Umno, BN lawmakers will adhere to Zahid’s statement that they can use discretion for Parliament voting.

The Umno sec-gen is part of Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's faction which is speculated to be working out a deal with PKR.

UPDATED 9.20PM | Party sec-gen says this was the conclusion made at the Umno supreme council meeting today.

However, the date for the meeting has yet to be fixed, says party sec-gen.

Ahmad Maslan asks PAS to try and understand reasons behind Umno-Bersatu tensions.

UPDATED 3.41PM | The party saw 15 MPs defecting to Bersatu following the general election in 2018.

Two factions will be competing to chart the future course of the party.

He says the age of MPs and their Covid-19 risk is not a good reason to continue suspending the House.

UPDATED 11.45PM | 'It is within PAS’ rights to be with Bersatu, has nothing to do with Umno’s wishes to strengthen ties with PAS.'

Ahmad Maslan points out the party has weighed pros and cons of staying in PN govt.