Bill on party-hopping for political stability, says Wan Junaidi


KUALA LUMPUR: The Constitution (Amendment) Bill (No. 3) 2022 on prohibition of parliamentary members from party-hopping which is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat this Wednesday (July 27) is to ensure political stability in the country.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar (pic) said the Bill, to be tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, was the best measure by the government to avoid a political crisis in the country.

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