Anti-hop bill awaits royal assent
KUCHING: The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2022, on prohibition of MPs party-hopping, has been presented to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and is expected to come into force in mid-September. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the bill was presented to His Majesty two days ago and […]
Constitution (Amendment) Bill on anti-party hopping does not apply to senators
KUALA LUMPUR: The Constitution (Amendment) (No.3) Bill that prohibits Members of Parliament from switching parties does not apply to senators or the members of Dewan Negara. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob when tabling the bill for the second reading at the Dewan Negara today said the matter was agreed upon by the Special Select […]
No decision yet on Anti-Party Hopping Bill to be implemented in Sarawak
KUCHING: There has yet to be any firm decision on whether the Anti-Party Hopping Bill will be implemented in Sarawak, said Datuk Talat Mahmood Abdul Rashid today. The State Attorney-General was at the Kuching Court Complex to pay tribute to three departed outstanding Sarawakian judges through a reference proceeding in open court. “We will have […]
Anti-hop law stops moving of goal posts
KUCHING: The recently passed Anti-Party Hopping Bill in Parliament will put a halt to unhealthy politics and ensure a more stable government. In saying this, Public Health, Housing and Local Government Deputy Minister I Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil stressed this will ensure a better certainty for the nation and its economic well-being. “The Anti-Party Hopping […]
MPs free to vote according to conscience
KUCHING: Exemptions under the anti-hop law will allow MPs leeway to vote for what they believe is right for the community they represent and for the country. This is necessary, practical and pragmatic, said Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) secretary general Datuk Sebastian Ting. They will thus not be forced by law to blindly follow their […]
Anti-hop law will safeguard stability in state
KUCHING: Sarawak may table a similar anti-party hopping Bill in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) as the one passed by parliament recently. In saying this, Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan said besides being in tandem with federal law it would safeguard the continuity of stability in the years to come. “We […]
Sarawak Attorney-General to study if the state needs to enact anti-party hopping law
KUCHING: Sarawak Attorney-General will need to study on whether there is a need to enact anti-party hopping law in the state following the recently passed Anti-Party Hopping Bill in Parliament. IGabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) parliamentary chief whip Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said this was because there was already a provision in the Sarawak Constitution in […]
No to state amendment within 60 days
KUCHING: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said that he agrees with the provision of anti-party hopping to be adopted in Sarawak. However, he does not agree with Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili’s suggestion for Sarawak to take immediate action in amending the […]
No need for state anti-hopping law
KUCHING: Is it necessary for Sarawak to adopt an anti-crossover law into its constitution following the passing of the anti-party hopping Bill in Parliament recently? Not necessary, say political analysts and observers. Analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said “the state’s anti-hopping law has been around for a while, yet some are not aware of it.” […]
Better late than never
KUCHING: Lawmakers who switch parties betray the trust of voters and should give up their seats, says Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) president Lina Soo. She said the tabling of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill (No. 3) on the provision of the Prohibition of Members of Parliament from Party Hopping was long overdue but better late […]
