How do PH party constitutions address the anti-hopping loophole?

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PH party constitutions have internal provisions to address the anti-hopping loophole.

Pakatan Harapan (PH) component parties have already amended their respective constitutions to address the loophole in the anti-hopping law. This was part of the broader consensus reached during the negotiations leading up to the drafting of the law.
Internal Constitutional Amendments by PH Parties

The constitutions of parties within Pakatan Harapan have been updated to define a Member of Parliament (MP) acting against the party's stance as a resignation. This internal amendment effectively closes the loophole that could otherwise allow elected representatives to switch allegiances without triggering the anti-hopping provisions.
Consensus and Compromise on the Law

The anti-hopping law was the result of extensive discussions and negotiations that spanned months, culminating in a compromise agreeable to all participating parties at the time. This collaborative process aimed to establish a framework to prevent party hopping, with the understanding that individual party constitutions would align accordingly.
Bersatu's Different Approach to Constitutional Amendments

In contrast to PH parties, Bersatu has not amended its constitution to explicitly consider an MP acting against the party's direction as a resignation. This difference in constitutional approach has led to the perception of a loophole, as highlighted by PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli. The decision by Bersatu not to amend its constitution was reportedly influenced by former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who cited his past experience of being sacked from Umno for what he perceived as a moral decision.

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