Perak State Assembly passes anti-party hopping law
The Perak State Assembly today unanimously passed an amendment to enable the Anti-Party Hopping Enactment to be implemented in the state.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Azalina awaiting AGC report on status of four Sabah Bersatu MPs
Azalina said the Dewan Rakyat Speaker would have 21 days to decide on the status of four Sabah Bersatu MPs who were elected on GRS tickets.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Kelantan State Assembly approves anti-party hopping enactment
The Kelantan State Assembly today approved the amendment to its Constitution to enable the anti-party hopping law to be enforced.
Sun Nov 27 2022
Sarawak State Assembly passes amendments to prevent party hopping
The amendments also provide for circumstances where membership of the Legislative Assembly will not be affected.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Perlis state assembly passes anti-party hopping enactment
Azlan who is also the Perlis Menteri Besar said the motion had received 100 per cent support from all the assemblymen present.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Anti-party hopping law to come into force tomorrow - Wan Junaidi
The anti-party hopping law, which prohibits MPs from switching parties will come into force tomorrow.
Tue Oct 04 2022
Anti-party hopping law to come into force ahead of GE15 - Wan Junaidi
The Constitution (Amendment) (No.3) Act 2022 that prohibits MPs from switching parties will come into force soon, ahead of the imminent GE15.
Mon Oct 03 2022
DAP passes motion to amend constitution on anti-party hopping
The DAP 2022 Special Congress today passed a motion to amend its constitution prohibiting its elected representatives from party hopping in line with the Anti-Party Hopping Bill passed in Parliament.
Sun Sep 25 2022
Johor govt did not reject anti-hopping enactment - MB
Onn Hafiz said this was because all parties at the state government level do not want the state assemblymen to switch parties.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Anti-party hopping bill to be presented for royal assent soon
The Constitution (Amendment) (No.3) Bill that prohibits MPs from switching parties will be presented to the King for approval soon.
Tue Aug 16 2022
Anti-party hopping law should be in force by mid-September - Wan Junaidi
Wan Junaidi said the bill would now go through the process of assent by the King in accordance with Article 66 of the Federal Constitution.
Wed Aug 10 2022
Constitution (Amendment) Bill on anti-party hopping does not apply to senators
Ismail Sabri said the matter was agreed upon by the Special Select Committee after taking into consideration several inputs.
Tue Aug 09 2022
UMNO may amend party constitution to be in line with anti-hopping law
The meeting also decided that states under the administration of BN should take steps to amend their state constitution or enactments.
Fri Aug 05 2022
Anti-party hopping law: Sarawak AG still studying next move
Sarawak AG, Datuk Seri Talat Mahmood Abdul Rashid said the AG's Chambers had looked at the amendment but no decision had been made yet.
Thu Aug 04 2022
States likely to amend laws to prevent assemblymen from switching parties
Following the passing of the anti-party hopping bill in the Dewan Rakyat, several states are likely to amend their state constitutions to also prevent state assemblymen from switching parties.
Fri Jul 29 2022
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke
The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case
Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative
The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024
12 probe papers opened on GISB, 7 brought to court - Aminuddin
Aminuddin Harun says police are awaiting further instruction for five more investigation papers from the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the expenses, amounting to RM1.6 million, were fully borne by the government.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January 2025
A special pass is a document issued to foreigners to grant the holder the right to enter and stay in Malaysia for no more than thirty days.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sinkhole incident: Repairs along Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang ongoing - Police
According to police, several warning signs have been placed regarding the road repairs.
Mon Nov 25 2024
International Business Forum "World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN" to be held in Malaysia
The event aims to consolidate the positions of key economic players in the region.
Mon Nov 25 2024
DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport, killing one; 3 hurt
According to a spokesperson, the airplane, operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL, originated from Leipzig, fell on a house.
Mon Nov 25 2024