Putsch [Coup] attempt underway in Perak- MB (www.malaysiakini.com)

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got this in my Kini Morning Brief Email.

Summary: Perak MB says there are plans to trigger by-elections in at least four seats by convincing those ADUNs to defect to PN - no other details given.

[...] Saarani after a meeting with 33 Perak legislative assembly government members at the Impiana Hotel in Ipoh, Perak yesterday, according to Sinar Harian.

"We are gathered today because we don't want suspicion among the 33 assemblypersons and ensure their loyalty to the state government."

The Perak legislative assembly has 59 members, with 26 seats held by the opposition. They must win at least four more seats through by-elections to govern the state.

Like most states, Perak has enacted laws that will trigger a by-election if an incumbent lawmaker defects.

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[-] cendawanita 1 points 1 year ago

my morning newsletter also added as context: Perak was starting point for Pakatan Harapan-BN cooperation after last year's general election saw no coalition secure a simple majority in the state.

and links to Perak Harapan backs BN to form state govt, Saarani stays as MB