Sabah Law Society queries the relevance today of Nominated YBs

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Chin said the Sabah Constitution provides for the appointment of up to 6 whose rights and privileges are the same as elected assembly persons and are equal in all respects with elected representatives who together form the Sabah State Legislative Assembly.

“As monumental as what the Sabah anti-hop laws are, SLS notes with concern that such laws do not cover nominated assemblymen,” said SLS President Roger Chin in a statement.

Damar Residence coming up soon PAPAR: Those who love nature and a healthy lifestyle should consider Damar Residence, in Lok Kawi. Read more However, the provision was abused by every winner after the first State election as a reward for cronies. Prior to the first state election in 1967, even Indians had a chance to be represented through a Nominated Assemblyman.

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