Amid a brewing political crisis, Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun must be replaced as an interim solution pending the election of a new government.

In proposing the move, PSM deputy president S Arutchelvan accused Azhar (above) of failing to carry out his duties in a fair and just manner, making an overall mockery of the institution.

Arutchelvan said the new speaker should then chair a vote to appoint a replacement for...