Rejected anti-hopping clause resurfaces as Bersatu MPs pledge support for Anwar’s government
KUCHING: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) is facing repercussions as a rejected anti-hopping clause, allegedly dismissed during the drafting of the law, has come back to haunt the party as four Bersatu MPs pledged their support for the Unity government led by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Former United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) Youth chief Khairy […]
Dancing to your DNA
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe. – Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist We are tethered to the wretched earthly bonds, bondages and boundaries giving us the illusion of existence with the aid of the five physical senses. That’s that part of you that showcases your true […]
Right move, says DAP rep
KUCHING: DAP-Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong described the tabling of the Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) (No 2) Bill 2022 as the right move for Sarawak. She said this is in line with the new provision of Article 16B on the change of a member’s political party which was inserted due to the amendment […]
Amendments to improve anti-hopping laws in Sarawak to be tabled in next DUN sitting, says Premier
ENGKELILI: The Sarawak Government will amend the anti-hopping law under Article 17 of the Sarawak Constitution in the upcoming State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting at the end of the month. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the amendments will be introduced to improve the anti-party hopping law to be on par […]
Call for similar anti-hopping law in state legislative assembly
KUCHING: The state government should follow suit and enact a similar anti-hopping law, said Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen. Chong applauded Prime Minister Datuk Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, saying he was doing the right thing when anti-hopping Bill was finally brought to the Dewan Rakyat by the Prime Minister on Wednesday. “If you do the […]
Anti-party hopping Bill a lesson to party jumpers
KUCHING: The recently passed Anti-Party Hopping Bill will serve as a lesson to party jumpers said Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) youth chief said those culpable to hopping between parties had treated it as some kind of a game. “This is definitely good news (to the people) – we must […]
Party-hopping: Minos sees solution at hand
SIBU: Veteran politician Datuk Peter Minos is seeing light at the end of the tunnel at long last. Should the anti-hop law become a reality – and some quarters expect it will by September – it will bring the curtains down on the free-wheeling days of switching party allegiance without any sense of accountability. Minos […]
Special select panel reached consensus on most policies
PUTRAJAYA: A consensus has been reached on most policy matters regarding the drafting of the Anti-Party Hopping Bill. Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Parliament) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the Parliamentary Special Select Committee set up to make recommendations to amend the Federal Constitution with regard to stopping MPs from […]
Party hopping bad for democracy and political stability
KUCHING: Party hopping renders democracy pointless, says political observer Datuk Peter Minos. He stressed that it was best and wise that a law was created to stop this. “Such a law will bring about political stability and shape politics towards better days. “Those politicians who support or accept party hoping do so for both dubious […]
Disclose State’s stance on anti-hopping law
KUCHING: The Premier and other state government leaders should publicly disclose their stance on the proposed anti-hopping law, said Rise of Social Efforts (ROSE). ROSE said that the Sarawak electorate has a right to know the intention of the state government towards the federal government’s desire to amend the Eighth Schedule of the Federal Constitution […]
