Fixed term may be unconstitutional, say some MPs


PETALING JAYA: While some MPs have backed the idea of introducing a Fixed-Term Parliament Act (FTPA) to maintain political stability, others warn that such a law may not be suitable for Malaysia and may even be unconstitutional.

Lawmakers supporting the FTPA argued that it would prevent governments from being ousted midway through their term, such as what occurred in February 2020 when the then Pakatan Harapan administration lost power due to its MPs defecting.

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