KOTA KINABALU, May 25 — The Sabah assembly today passed an amendment to the state constitution to discourage political defections that have become associated with the state. The...
KOTA KINABALU, May 25 — The Sabah assembly today passed an amendment to the state constitution to discourage political defections that have become associated with the state.A separate vote was also held on another amendment to remove clause in the Sabah constitution related to the criteria for appointing the chief minister, which was appended to the Bill.
Four assemblymen were absent: Lamag assemblyman Datuk Bung Moktar, Melalap assemblyman Datuk Peter Anthony, Bandau assemblyman Datuk Wetrom Bahanda and nominated assemblyman Datuk Suhaimi Nasir. It would mean that the Sabah governor could appoint any member of the assembly, who, in his judgement, commanded the confidence of the majority.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, in his winding-up speech, said the current political scenario meant the clause — that the chief minister be the leader of the party with the majority — was no longer relevant. “His Excellency had decided to go with GRS, even though we were ‘unofficial’, but he felt we could command the confidence of the majority of the House,” he said.
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