12-12-2022, 11:17 AM
Are these Sabah MPs disqualified? Law experts weigh in on GRS exodus from Bersatu and the anti-party hopping law
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — There has been great buzz over the weekend surrounding Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor’s announcement of a mass exodus of lawmakers at both state and federal level from Bersatu, spurring speculations on whether or not another election would be called before the dust has even settled down from the November 19 national polls.
To clear the air on this matter, Malay Mail spoke to law experts familiar with Malaysia’s Constitution, including the newest legislation to prevent party jumping.
No violation of Article 49A
According to Sabah-based constitutional lawyer Datuk Tengku Fuad Tengku Ahmad, there has been no violation of Article 49A of the Federal Constitution, better known as the anti-party hopping law provision.
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To clear the air on this matter, Malay Mail spoke to law experts familiar with Malaysia’s Constitution, including the newest legislation to prevent party jumping.
No violation of Article 49A
According to Sabah-based constitutional lawyer Datuk Tengku Fuad Tengku Ahmad, there has been no violation of Article 49A of the Federal Constitution, better known as the anti-party hopping law provision.
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