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PAS man's 'new alliance will lead to Perak's fall' claim wrong

PAS man's 'new alliance will lead to Perak's fall' claim wrong

Perak PAS Youth chief Akmal Kamarudin didn't account for the fact that two Umno lawmakers have left the party.

Pakatan Harapan must return to its roots

Pakatan Harapan must return to its roots

MP SPEAKS | The ruling coalition won a fair mandate and must stick to its progressive ideals, not dance to the tune of the right-wing opposition.

Dr M: No Bersatu positions for Umno defectors until after GE15

Dr M: No Bersatu positions for Umno defectors until after GE15

BERSATU AGM | The Bersatu chairperson says this is because the test of sincerity can't be hastened.
Amend Federal Constitution to prevent defection by MPs

Amend Federal Constitution to prevent defection by MPs

MP SPEAKS | It is now up to Harapan to show that it has the political will to do so.

No convenient leap of faith with Umno crossovers

No convenient leap of faith with Umno crossovers

COMMENT | Discussions about Umno defectors are necessary but best done behind closed doors amongst Harapan leaders.
Former Ayer Hangat rep Mohd Rawi quits Umno

Former Ayer Hangat rep Mohd Rawi quits Umno

He is joined by 30 Langkawi divisional and branch leaders, claims 50 pct of island's Umno members have quit.
Shafie: Warisan open to accepting independent MPs

Shafie: Warisan open to accepting independent MPs

He stressed that there should be no pre-conditions to their joining the party.
Harapan’s acceptance of Umno defectors is a betrayal of the rakyat

Harapan’s acceptance of Umno defectors is a betrayal of the rakyat

MP SPEAKS | Harapan does not need these former Umno representatives; it needs people with integrity.
Johor DAP rep likens defections to cancer, wants law to stop it

Johor DAP rep likens defections to cancer, wants law to stop it

JOHOR DUN | This comes after three Umno lawmakers joined Bersatu.
Anti-hopping law? Constitution ensures freedom of association, minister says

Anti-hopping law? Constitution ensures freedom of association, minister says

No anti-defection law in the works as it contradicts the Constitution, says de facto law minister. 

MPs should vacate seats when they leave their party

MPs should vacate seats when they leave their party

LETTER | They have an ethical obligation to vacate their seats because they were elected based on their coalition affiliation.

K'tan Bersatu confirms defection talks, but wantaway Umno rep thinking twice

K'tan Bersatu confirms defection talks, but wantaway Umno rep thinking twice

The assemblyperson is unhappy with his party, especially with his division chief, but says he has yet to decide.

Wan Azizah welcomes defected Umno MP to Harapan's cause

Wan Azizah welcomes defected Umno MP to Harapan's cause

UPDATED 7PM | However, she leaves it to the state Harapan to decide if they'll accept him as member.

Bagan Serai MP quits Umno, supports Dr M

Bagan Serai MP quits Umno, supports Dr M

UPDATED 11.30AM | Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali announces his departure from Umno today and plans to join Bersatu.

N Korea defector regains consciousness, video shows getaway under fire

N Korea defector regains consciousness, video shows getaway under fire

Border guards were only steps behind their fellow soldier who managed to escape to the S Korean side.

Journey of untold dangers await N Korean defectors

Journey of untold dangers await N Korean defectors

The number of defectors have declined under Kim Jong-un's rule, as would-be defectors fear severe repercussions.