The motion on the amendment was tabled by menteri besar Aminuddin Harun and was unanimously supported by members of the house during a special sitting.

Tabling the bill, Aminuddin said the purpose was to amend, abolish existing provisions and insert a new provision in the state constitution to create a provision prohibiting members of the house from changing parties.

“The state government views seriously the act of switching parties which has caused a lot of debate in society. This is because it involves the mandate and trust of the people who elect their representatives to the state assembly,” he said.

Earlier, Loke Siew Fook (PH-Chennah) said the bill will ensure stability after an election, as well as regain the confidence of voters who were seen to have lost faith in the country’s political system.

“f there is no such law, voters feel that there is no point in going to the polls, because after voting, the elected representatives change their stories and jump parties, which makes voters sick of politicians.

“All politicians must try to correct the system to restore the confidence of the people. Let us have dignity. Win or not, it is determined by the people,” he said.

Mohamad Hasan (BN-Rantau) said it was important for the bill to be implemented at the parliamentary and state levels to determine the stability and strength of the government and to respect the people’s mandate.

The assembly also passed a bill on customary land to bring it in line with the current development in land affairs.

It will also allow for the land to be developed without the need to revoke its status as customary land, thus solving the problem of abandoned and idle land in the state.

The assembly has adjourned sine die.