Terengganu crisis: Situation in similar to Perak in 2009, say law experts


PETALING JAYA: The situation in the Terengganu state assembly – with three assemblymen leaving Umno and declaring themselves independents – is somewhat similar to that which took place in Perak in 2009, according to legal experts.

“This situation is somewhat reminiscent of the Perak crisis in 2009. However, therein arises the issue of whether the new Menteri Besar and the present state government enjoys or continues to enjoy the confidence and support of the majority of the State Assembly,” said Malaysian Bar Council president Christopher Leong.

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