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Pundits speak of party hopping, parties without principles, divisive politics and corruption. FMTNews DewanRakyat Democracy NationalUnity PartyHopping

Sociologist Syed Farid Alatas says MPs should be allowed to switch parties only at the end of a parliamentary term.

“The current emergency to avoid or evade a parliamentary vote is one of the best examples,” he told FMT.He also spoke of what he called “Malay politics” and condemned its practitioners’ alleged failure to respect people’s freedom to express creativity and live a secular life. The former Sungai Siput MP also said the legislative arm seemed to be the most flawed democratic institution.

 

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