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Perak assembly seating unchanged amid Bersatu fallout, Speaker says

Perak Speaker Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid says no application has been received to alter the Opposition's seating arrangement in the state assembly, despite political realignments involving several Bersatu assemblymen. He also confirmed Sungai Manik assemblyman Zainol Fadzi Paharudin remains Opposition chief whip.

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No changes to Perak assembly seating, Speaker confirms

IPOH: The Perak State Assembly will not see any changes to its seating arrangements despite recent political developments involving several Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) assemblymen, Speaker Datuk Seri Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid said on Tuesday (Sept 1).

Speaking at a press conference at the Perak Darul Ridzuan Building here, Mohammad Zahir said the assembly had not received any formal request to alter the Opposition's seating arrangement.

"As of today, there has been no such request. It is still very quiet," he told reporters, as quoted by Malay Mail. He added that no application had been received to change seating arrangements or seating areas, as reported by The Star.

The Speaker was responding to questions about whether the assembly floor plan would be reorganised following political realignments involving several Bersatu assemblymen.

Political realignments within Bersatu

The developments stem from the expulsion of Sungai Manik assemblyman Datuk Zainol Fadzi Paharudin from Bersatu. Zainol Fadzi was among 17 party members sacked nationwide by Bersatu over alleged party sabotage, according to both Malay Mail and The Star.

In June, four months after his expulsion, Zainol Fadzi announced his entry into Parti Wawasan Negara (Wawasan). When contacted, he said he had been appointed as the Perak state Wawasan coordinator.

Zainol Fadzi claimed that five of the nine assemblymen originally elected under Bersatu in Perak, including himself, now support Wawasan. He said the other four assemblymen had either been suspended or resigned from their positions in Bersatu at their respective division levels and are now supporting Wawasan, despite retaining their current party status in Bersatu. He declined to reveal their identities.

Opposition chief whip unchanged

Mohammad Zahir also confirmed that Zainol Fadzi would remain the Perak Opposition chief whip, despite the internal friction.

"I have checked with the Opposition, and they confirmed that he will remain as the chief whip. So there is no changes in this position either," he said, as quoted by Malay Mail. The Star reported similar remarks from the Speaker.

The Perak opposition bench comprises 26 assemblymen: 17 from PAS, eight from Bersatu, and one from Wawasan, according to Malay Mail.

Upcoming assembly sitting

The Speaker also announced that the state assembly sitting would be held from Sept 8 to 10, lasting three days. He said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad would table a motion to elect senators at the sitting.

The two candidates are Perak PKR chairman Mohamad Hairul Amir Sabri, to represent Pakatan Harapan, and Perak PAS Dewan Ulama chairman Ibrahim Zakaria, according to The Star.

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Malay Mail

Framing: Focus on the Speaker's statement that no changes to the Opposition seating arrangement have been made despite the Bersatu fallout. — Neutral, factual reporting of statements.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

The Perak State Assembly has not received any formal request to alter the Opposition’s seating arrangement.
Speaker Datuk Seri Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid said the current floor plan remains intact.
Mohammad Zahir confirmed there has been no such request as of today.
He made the remarks during a press conference at the Perak Darul Ridzuan Building.
The Speaker was addressing queries on seating reorganisation following political realignments.
In June, Sungai Manik assemblyman Datuk Zainol Fadzi Paharudin announced his entry into Parti Wawasan Negara.
Zainol Fadzi was among 17 members sacked by Bersatu over alleged party sabotage.
Zainol Fadzi claimed five of nine assemblymen elected under Bersatu in Perak now support Wawasan.
He said he is now free to join Wawasan and has been appointed Perak state Wawasan coordinator.
He claimed the other four assemblymen are supporting Wawasan despite retaining party status in Bersatu.
Zainol Fadzi declined to reveal the identities of the four assemblymen.
Mohammad Zahir confirmed Zainol Fadzi remains the Perak opposition chief whip.
The Perak opposition bench comprises 26 assemblymen: 17 from PAS, eight from Bersatu, and one from Wawasan.

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The Star

Framing: Emphasizes that no changes will occur in assembly seating arrangements. — Neutral and factual reporting.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC

Facts Included:

IPOH: There will be no changes to the seating arrangements in the Perak state legislative assembly following the recent political developments involving several Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia assemblymen.
Perak Speaker Datuk Seri Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid said no application had been received to change the seating arrangements as of Tuesday (Sept 1).
As of today, there has been no application to change the seating arrangements or seating areas, he said at a press conference on Tuesday to announce the state assembly sitting next week.
Mohammad Zahir was responding to a question on whether there would be any changes to the Opposition seating following the recent political developments.
In June, four months after being sacked by Bersatu, Sungai Manik assemblyman Datuk Zainol Fadzi Paharudin announced his entry into Parti Wawasan Negara (Wawasan).
Zainol was among 17 party members expelled for alleged sabotage of the party.
When contacted Zainol Fadzi said he was appointed as the Perak Wawasan coordinator, while the other four assemblymen, some suspended by Bersatu, and some who have resigned from their respective Bersatu division level positions, and now support Wawasan.
However, he stopped short of mentioning the names of the four.
Mohammad Zahir also said Zainol Fadzi would remain the Opposition chief whip.
I checked with the Opposition, and they confirmed that he will remain as the chief whip, he said.
On the state assembly sitting, he said it would be held from Sept 8 to 10, lasting three days.
He said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad would also table a motion to elect senators at the sitting.
The two candidates are Perak PKR chairman Mohamad Hairul Amir Sabri, to represent Pakatan Harapan, and Perak PAS Dewan Ulama chairman Ibrahim Zakaria, he said.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe Perak State Assembly has not received any formal request to alter the Opposition's seating arrangement.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Malay Mail as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, The Star as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
ClaimSpeaker Datuk Seri Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid said the current floor plan of the Perak State Assembly remains intact.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Malay Mail as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimMohammad Zahir said as of Tuesday (Sept 1), no application had been received to change the seating arrangements or seating areas in the Perak state legislative assembly.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Star as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC, Malay Mail as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimPerak Speaker Datuk Seri Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid made his remarks at a press conference at the Perak Darul Ridzuan Building to announce the state assembly sitting next week.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Malay Mail as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, The Star as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
ClaimThe Speaker was addressing queries on whether the state assembly seating would be reorganised following political realignments involving several Bersatu assemblymen.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Malay Mail as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, The Star as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
ClaimIn June, Sungai Manik assemblyman Datuk Zainol Fadzi Abdul Khalid announced his entry into Parti Wawasan Negara (Wawasan), four months after being sacked by Bersatu.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Star as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC, Malay Mail as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimSungai Manik assemblyman Datuk Zainol Fadzi Paharudin was among 17 party members sacked by Bersatu over alleged sabotage of the party.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Star as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC, Malay Mail as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimZainol Fadzi claimed that five of the nine assemblymen elected under Bersatu, including himself, support Wawasan.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Malay Mail as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimZainol Fadzi said he has been appointed as the Perak state Wawasan coordinator.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Malay Mail as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, The Star as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
ClaimZainol Fadzi said four other state assemblymen are supporting Wawasan despite retaining their current party status in Bersatu, but he declined to reveal their identities.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Malay Mail as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, The Star as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
ClaimMohammad Zahir confirmed that Zainol Fadzi remains the Perak Opposition chief whip.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Malay Mail as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, The Star as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
ClaimThe Perak opposition bench comprises 26 assemblymen: 17 from PAS, 8 from Bersatu, and 1 from Wawasan.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Malay Mail as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe Perak state assembly sitting is scheduled to be held from Sept 8 to 10, lasting three days.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Star as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
ClaimMentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad will table a motion to elect senators at the assembly sitting, with Perak PKR chairman Mohamad Hairul Amir Sabri nominated by Pakatan Harapan and Perak PAS commissioner Mohamad Fadzil Hassan nominated by the opposition.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Star as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Malay Mail, The Star 14 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01