KOTA KINABALU: The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah-led State Government will table the anti-hop law at the four-day State Assembly sitting beginning tomorrow, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
He said that contrary to allegations by the opposition, the State Government has not purposely delayed the tabling of the Bill to curb state elected representatives from switching sides.
The anti-hop law involves an amendment to the State Constitution, and this requires approval from the Head of State and King before it can be tabled in the State Legislative Assembly, he said in his opening remarks at the pre-council meeting on Sunday.
"So, it is not true, as claimed by the opposition, that we are purposely delaying it. We must comply with procedures," he said.
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"I am confident that the Bill will get the full support from the GRS and Pakatan Harapan members.
"I also urge the opposition representatives to support the Bill, since they have also advocated for the Anti-Hop law to be passed in Sabah," he said.
The State Constitution Amendment Bill is among four Bills to be tabled in the first meeting of the fourth term of the State Assembly from May 22 to May 25.
After the pre-council meeting, the Chief Minister attended the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations hosted by Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) at the Hakka Hall and Parti Solidariti Sabah (Star) at Raia Hotel.