Did the four Sabah MPs resign from Bersatu before the general election?

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The Four Sabah MPs' Resignation Status from Bersatu Remains Unclear

De facto law minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has indicated that the four Sabah Members of Parliament (MPs) who contested under the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) ticket do not need to vacate their seats. This is based on his understanding that they had resigned from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) prior to the general election on November 19. The MPs in question are Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali (Papar), Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan (Batu Sapi), Datuk Matbali Musah (Sipitang), and Datuk Jonathan Yasin (Ranau).
Bersatu to Inform Parliament Speaker of MPs' Status

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) intends to formally notify the Dewan Rakyat Speaker regarding the status of the four Sabah MPs who were previously members of the party. This action follows announcements concerning their departure from Bersatu after the 15th general election. The party's Youth chief, Wan Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, stated that a letter would be sent to the Speaker to clarify the situation, noting that these MPs are now considered direct members of GRS.
Ambiguity Regarding Direct Resignation from Bersatu

While the de facto law minister's statement suggests prior resignation, the precise circumstances of the MPs' departure from Bersatu remain a point of discussion. Wan Fayhsal indicated that, to his knowledge, they were still Bersatu members when they contested under the GRS banner. GRS, as a coalition, accepts individuals as direct members even if they belong to other political parties, adding a layer of complexity to membership status.
Anti-Party-Hopping Law and State Enactments

The situation highlights the nuances of the new anti-party-hopping law. While the law has been passed in Parliament and is in effect for federal lawmakers, its application to state-level representatives can differ. It was noted that Hajiji Noor and other Sabah assemblymen are not disqualified because there is yet to be a state enactment of the anti-party-hopping law in Sabah. This distinction is significant when considering the implications for elected representatives at both federal and state levels.

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