Will more Perak assemblymen defect from Pakatan Harapan?

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Perak Pakatan Harapan Assemblymen Deny Defection Rumours Amidst Shifting Political Landscape

Perak DAP chairman Nga Kor Ming has officially denied claims that two assemblymen from his party are set to defect to the Perikatan Nasional (PN) bloc. This denial comes in response to reports citing an unnamed state executive council member who alleged that three Pakatan Harapan (PH) assemblymen, comprising two from DAP and one from PKR, were expected to switch allegiances. The claims suggested these defections were anticipated following the Mentri Besar's statement aligning the Perak government with the federal administration led by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Allegations of Impending Defections

An unnamed state executive council chairman reportedly informed Malaysiakini that three assemblymen from the Pakatan Harapan coalition in Perak were expected to defect. This individual further claimed that all executive council members had cleared their desks, indicating a belief that the PH government no longer commanded a majority in the state. The source also predicted that at least three more assemblymen from PH would join the new government.
Denials from Key Figures

In direct refutation of these rumours, Perak DAP chairman Nga Kor Ming stated emphatically, "It did not happen," when questioned about the potential defections. Additionally, when contacted by Malaysiakini, Kuala Kurau assemblyman Datuk Abdul Yunus Jamhari, identified as a PKR member, denied any intention of leaving his party to join the PN bloc.
Context of Federal Political Realignment

The alleged impending defections in Perak appear to be linked to the broader federal political developments. The report suggests that the decision for assemblymen to switch parties was influenced by Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu's declaration that the Perak state government would follow the federal government under Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Muhyiddin's appointment as the eighth Prime Minister on Sunday was supported by a coalition including Bersatu, a faction of former PKR members, PAS, Umno, and Sarawakian parties.

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