Speaker Record

Malaysia

Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives)

Current holderJohari Abdul2,1

Party as stated: PKR. In office since 19 December 2022. Checked 28 October 2026.

How the office holder is chosen

The Speaker is elected by the Dewan Rakyat. In December 2022 a ballot was held under Standing Order 4(3) because more than one candidate was nominated, with the secretary of the House presiding, according to The Vibes.1

Term

Johari Abdul was elected on 19 December 2022 with 147 votes to 74 for Mohd Radzi Sheikh Ahmad, according to The Vibes.1

Recent holders

NameFromTo
Azhar Azizan Harun113 July 202018 December 2022
Johari Abdul119 December 2022Present

Notable facts

Sources

  1. The Vibes, Johari Abdul appointed as Dewan Rakyat Speaker (19 December 2022)
  2. The Star, Speaker informs Dewan Rakyat of Hamzah's return as Opposition Leader (22 June 2026)