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The reshuffle of the Sabah state Cabinet following the recent political crisis was carried out based on the State Constitution with the line-up of leaders from various races.

All quarters should abide by the law, especially the state constitution, to determine the position of the Chief Minister and state government in the wake of the latest political developments in Sabah.

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin consented to Mohd Shukri's appointment based on the Perlis State Constitution.

The amendments also provide for circumstances where membership of the Legislative Assembly will not be affected.

The meeting also decided that states under the administration of BN should take steps to amend their state constitution or enactments.

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.

Abidin said the proposal would be brought to the state assembly in future if all assemblymen agree to amend the state constitution.

A special session of the Johor State Assembly will be held soon to amend the 1895 Johor State Constitution to lower the age of candidates.

Selangor will amend its State Constitution starting on Nov 26, to lower to 18 years the eligible age to be election candidates.

Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali currently heads the caretaker government of Melaka and is assisted by the existing members of the State Executive Council (MMKN).

Soon said the youths should also be given the opportunity to play a critical role in the formation of government policies.

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The Sarawak State Assembly (DUN) today passed a Bill to amend Article 16 of the State Constitution to lower the minimum age required for a person to become an elected representative to 18 years old.

It is significant to ensure the provision of the Federal Constitution and the words 'resident in the State' need to be defined and clarified.

When the Yang Dipertua Negeri appoints other ministers other than the Chief Minister, it is done on the advice of the Chief Minister.

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