Parties in Melaka must pledge not to take in frogs, says Bersih 2.0

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PETALING JAYA: Election watchdog Bersih 2.0 has urged political parties in the Melaka state election on Nov 20 to pledge that they will not accept “frogs” after the polls.

“There is a chance that this will be a close election, with the winner having a small advantage in terms of seats. We do not want any party hopping to take place after the election.

“We call on all contesting parties to make a cross-party pledge that they will not take in frogs after the election,” said Bersih 2.0 chairman Thomas Fann in a virtual press conference today.

Bersih 2.0 also issued a five-point challenge to all contesting parties, including reforms that need to be implemented in Melaka to guarantee political stability and discourage party hopping.

It called for enactments to control party hopping to ensure political accountability and allow recall elections to be held in the state.

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