Umno's Pengerang MP Azalina Othman Said has confirmed her resignation as the Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker.

Azalina said she hoped her resignation can spur a “reset” of the upcoming Dewan Rakyat sitting.

“With the appointment of the new prime minister and the public's loud and clear demand for multiparty cooperation, I have tendered my resignation today to vacate my seat...