Party constitution changes to prevent party-hopping can be challenged in court, says Wan Junaidi


KAJANG: Any attempt by political parties to amend its constitution to prevent its members, especially members of parliament, from switching political allegiances can be challenged in court.

Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said this is because amendments can only be approved by the Registrar of Societies (ROS).

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