Rogue Bersatu MP Syed Abu Hussin says he didn’t resign, cites Federal Constitution


IPOH: Bukit Gantang MP Datuk Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal says he is still a Member of Parliament as he did not resign but was instead expelled from Bersatu.

Referring to Article 49A (1) of the Federal Constitution, Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz said the constitution specifically refers to the three conditions for vacating a seat using the term he/she (dia), which specifically refers to announcements made by the MP themselves and not actions from any third party.

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