Government can change despite anti-hopping laws, says Ahmad Faizal

SEREMBAN - Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu says the federal government could fall if Perikatan Nasional (PN) secures victory in the state elections.

This comes despite the country passing the Party Hopping laws to stop MPs from shifting allegiance to another party.

He claimed there is a possibility to the legal processes outlined in the constitution that allow for such transitions to occur.

"The same was for the state governments, there is a legal process following the constitution that could be made," he said when met by reporters after the Munajat Akbar and Jelajah PN Best with Pas President in Sendayan, here on Sunday.

Anti-hopping saw were passed to prevent elected representative who are elected under the ticket of a political party from hopping over to another political party after securing the contested seat.

As the Negeri Sembilan PN chairman, Ahmad Faizal said he has the confidence in the coalition's chances of winning in Negeri Sembilan, stating broad support received not only from Malay voters but also from the Chinese and Indian communities, which he found encouraging.

Noting a significant shift from the 15th general election (GE15), Ahmad Faizal said the public in Negeri Sembilan appeared comfortable giving room to PN.

He said there has been lpositive reactions and developments that invigorated their political machinery and said there is a potential impact of voter turnout on PN's chances to form the government in the state.

Addressing allegations of 'selling seats' in the selection of PN candidates in Negeri Sembilan, Ahmad Faizal denied any truth to the claims, stating that if such allegations were true, the coalition would not be campaigning in the state at all.