According to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution, the recent declaration of support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim by opposition Members of Parliament will not result in their loss of seats.
He stated that under the Anti-Party Hopping Act, only MPs who join another party or declare themselves as an Independent MP will lose their seats.
Saifuddin Nasution explained that the actions of MPs acting against the decision of the party whip in the House, such as a Budget vote, a no-confidence motion, and any Bill that affects the government’s position, would be considered a loss of seat, according to Pakatan Harapan’s stance.
He also mentioned that members of Parliament who are dismissed by the party for violating the party’s discipline and constitution will also be considered to have lost their seats.
However, the proposal made by Pakatan Harapan at that time did not receive consensus from Perikatan Nasional (PN) represented by Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.
He clarified that the situation for MPs to lose their seats includes a declaration of joining another party, declaration of becoming an Independent Member of Parliament, or declaration of support for the Prime Minister.
On Friday, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) proposed a review of the Anti-Party Hopping Act, which has been approved by Parliament, due to alleged weaknesses, especially involving members of the party who supported the unity government.
Four Perikatan MPs from Bersatu, including Datuk Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid (Kuala Kangsar), Datuk Suhaili Abdul Rahman (Labuan), Mohd Azizi Abu Naim (Gua Musang), and Zahari Kechik (Jeli), have expressed their support for the Prime Minister. This has sparked discussions regarding the loss of their seats in Parliament.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul commented on Thursday that the actions of the four Members of Parliament had nothing to do with the Constitution (Amendment) Act (No.3) 2022 (Act A1663), which prohibits Members of the Dewan Rakyat from changing parties and risking their seats in Parliament. – Bernama
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