JOHOR BARU: First-term Rengit assemblyman Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zakarshi is almost certain to be named as the new Johor state Speaker, while Johor Umno secretary and Semarang assemblyman Datuk Samsolbari Jamali is expected to be sworn in as his deputy, sources say.
Mohd Puad, 64, who is also Umno supreme council member, is among the most senior political leaders in the state and is the front-runner for the post.
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