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For some, it doesn't pay to be a 'katak'

For some, it doesn't pay to be a 'katak'

SABAH POLLS | The 13 Sabah lawmakers who defected from BN component parties since 2018 are not on the candidates' list of any major party.

Two reps who sparked fall of Harapan-led Kedah govt join Bersatu

Two reps who sparked fall of Harapan-led Kedah govt join Bersatu

The two assemblypersons say they are following Azmin's footsteps.

Where will Bersatu go if Umno contests seats lost to defection? - Mahathir

Where will Bersatu go if Umno contests seats lost to defection? - Mahathir

Ex-PM alleges that a Bersatu minister and deputy minister said it did not matter as long as they received big salaries.

PAS calls off Amanah defection event after 52-minute live video of empty chairs

PAS calls off Amanah defection event after 52-minute live video of empty chairs

The event has been postponed due to 'unavoidable circumstances'.

Johor Bersatu secretary dismisses defection rumours

Johor Bersatu secretary dismisses defection rumours

Solihan says he would be the first to know if defections were to happen.
Muhyiddin heads to Johor amid Bersatu defections

Muhyiddin heads to Johor amid Bersatu defections

At least one Bersatu division in Johor has already quit the party to side with Mahathir.
Ex-Inanam rep cites misgivings over Dr M, poor economy for defection

Ex-Inanam rep cites misgivings over Dr M, poor economy for defection

Kenny Chua also accuses Warisan of mistreating its coalition allies.
Shafie wants loyal candidates for snap polls, no hoppers

Shafie wants loyal candidates for snap polls, no hoppers

He says the main criteria is not about fielding new faces or candidates with qualifications, but the fact that they will not defect.

Dr M plans to head to Sabah for snap polls, wants to see defectors punished

Dr M plans to head to Sabah for snap polls, wants to see defectors punished

UPDATED 2.14PM | He says while elected representatives may leave their party on issues of principle, switching sides due to enticement is wrong.

Anwar vows action against Sabah defectors, backs Shafie as CM

Anwar vows action against Sabah defectors, backs Shafie as CM

The PKR president reaffirms the support from his party and Harapan for Shafie.

PBS leader dismisses claims assemblypersons offered millions to defect

PBS leader dismisses claims assemblypersons offered millions to defect

Warisan leaders need to stop all the drama, says PBS' info chief.

More PKR members to exit party en masse this Saturday?

More PKR members to exit party en masse this Saturday?

A new NGO is purportedly organising an event for Malacca PKR members to leave, en masse.

Limus dismisses accusation he left Upko for multi-million contract

Limus dismisses accusation he left Upko for multi-million contract

Warisan and Harapan leaders also lobbied for projects.

Bugaya state rep denies quitting Warisan

Bugaya state rep denies quitting Warisan

The Warisan Semporna women’s wing chief says the news of her leaving the party is false and mere slander.

Anwar is just a 'rubber stamp' - Daroyah

Anwar is just a 'rubber stamp' - Daroyah

Sementa lawmaker claims Anwar Ibrahim is controlled by his inner circle.
Upko still strong despite losing two assemblypersons - party president

Upko still strong despite losing two assemblypersons - party president

Upko vice-president Limus Jury and Upko supreme council member James Ratib announced their resignation this morning.

'Surely untrue' - Mohamaddin reiterates not defecting to PN amid lobbying

'Surely untrue' - Mohamaddin reiterates not defecting to PN amid lobbying

The former minister once again insists he is not defecting to Perikatan Nasional.
DAP MP receives overtures from PN, vows to stay put with Harapan

DAP MP receives overtures from PN, vows to stay put with Harapan

Raub MP Tengku Zulpuri says positions aren't everything and lawmakers must have principles.
Warisan denies its MPs defecting to PN

Warisan denies its MPs defecting to PN

Its sec-gen dismisses the claim as PN's 'perception game' to undermine Harapan and its allies.

Azmin camp strikes another blow on Harapan in numbers game

Azmin camp strikes another blow on Harapan in numbers game

It was behind the talks leading to Jugah Muyang's exit from PKR and give support for the Perikatan Nasional gov't.

S Korea warned to stop defectors from scattering anti-North leaflets: KCNA

S Korea warned to stop defectors from scattering anti-North leaflets: KCNA

Kim Yo Jong says if activity persists it may cancel recent bilateral military agreement.

Redzuan dispels defection claim, wants people to rally behind PN gov't

Redzuan dispels defection claim, wants people to rally behind PN gov't

The minister says Muhyiddin Yassin should be allowed to steer the country out of the Covid-19 disaster.
Penang Bersatu reps to mount legal challenge if motion filed to vacate seats

Penang Bersatu reps to mount legal challenge if motion filed to vacate seats

Both state assemblypersons also say the state enactment does not apply to them as they did not switch parties.
Chow tells defected Penang Bersatu reps to vacate seats

Chow tells defected Penang Bersatu reps to vacate seats

UPDATED 2.54PM | They will be compelled to vacate their seats if the majority of the 40-member legislative assembly supports the motion to vacate the seats.