Malaysian government doesn't plan to amend constitution to prevent party hopping

By Hakim Mahari and Amalia Azmi, 20 November 2025
Flag of Malaysia (photo credit: David_Peterson via pixabay)
Flag of Malaysia (photo credit: David_Peterson via pixabay)
The government has no plans to amend the Federal Constitution regarding the prohibition on Members of Parliament switching political parties, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the current legal framework under Article 49A of the Federal Constitution is sufficient and balanced. She added that the provision was designed to ensure political stability while respecting the constitutional right to freedom of association.
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