05-27-2022, 03:59 PM
No stopping parties from switching sides, say MP, lawyer
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PETALING JAYA: A PKR leader and a lawyer have sought to explain why the proposed anti-hopping law would not prevent another Sheraton Move, noting that it was never aimed at doing so.
Subang MP Wong Chen said the anti-hopping bill was mooted to prevent elected MPs from betraying their parties, not to stop political entities from crossing the aisle.
Subang MP Wong Chen said the anti-hopping bill was mooted to prevent elected MPs from betraying their parties, not to stop political entities from crossing the aisle.
“The anti-hopping bill is not designed to prevent another Sheraton Move. The problem is when an individual jumps parties,” he told FMT.
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