It was reported that a parliamentary caucus was formed on 18 August 2020 to reform the country’s electoral system, with the aim of preventing party-hopping.1
The Malaysian Bar appreciates the statement by the Chairman of the caucus, YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, who stated that the caucus would hold discussions with stakeholders, including the Bar Council, for views and input on the reform to our country’s electoral system.
The Bar Council looks forward to working closely with the caucus to bring positive reforms to our country’s electoral system and prevent party-hopping.
Salim Bashir
President
Malaysian Bar
22 August 2020
1 “Nazri Aziz proposed as chairman of caucus to prevent party hopping”, Free Malaysia Today, 18 August 2020.