In Malaysian politics, a frog (Malay: katak politik, Sabahan: Buhangkut politik) refers to an act where a politician crosses the bench from one party to another (changing support).[1][2] This term was first coined in during the 1994 Sabah state elections after United Sabah Party losing its majority even the party won the state elections. Despite its usage nationwide, it is more familiar within the state of Sabah.[3] Since May 25, 2023, nine (9) states of Malaysia has approved the Parties hopping prevention law also known as the "Anti-Switching Parties Law" or "Anti-Hopping Parties Law" for both Parliament and State legislative assembly including Sabah and Sarawak.[4]
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- ^ "Party hopping in Malaysia - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
- ^ "Political Turmoil in Sabah: Attack of the Kataks". ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. 2020-08-05. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
- ^ "Sabah's history of party hopping has ended, says Hajiji". The Star News. 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2023-05-25.