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
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
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
Nod given by Dewan Rakyat to anti-hopping bill a clear sign of mature politics - PM
The amendment to the Federal Constitution to prohibit members of Dewan Rakyat from switching parties is a clear sign of mature politics practised by MPs.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Vote on anti-party hopping bill expected in Dewan Rakyat today
The Dewan Rakyat today is expected to see the winding up of the debate and a vote on the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill (No. 3) 2022 on Provisions Preventing MPs from Switching Parties.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Move to amend Federal Constitution demonstrates govt's commitment - MPs
The government's step in tabling the proposed amendment to the Federal Constitution, to enable a new law prohibiting MPs from switching parties to be enacted, has been described as a historic day.
Mon Apr 11 2022
Dewan Rakyat adopts motion to set up special select committee on Anti-Party Hopping Bill
Dewan Rakyat adopted a motion to set up a special select committee to provide recommendations on the constitutional amendment relating to the restrictions for elected representatives to switch parties
Mon Apr 11 2022
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025