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Possibility of another Sheraton Move low due to unity govt MoU, says PKR information chief

PUTRAJAYA: The possibility of another political manoeuvre similar to the Sheraton Move in February 2020 will be "low" following the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the unity government.

PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil said the MoU must be read together with the Anti-Hopping Law.

The communications and digital minister said there were several clauses in the MoU that prohibited members of parliament (MPs) from changing political parties.

"There will be no more repetition (of such move) as there are two things that we have worked on — one is the agreement that is signed today and another is the Anti-Hopping Law that prohibits MPs from changing parties.

"This is a historic moment in the nation's political history when several political coalitions agreed to sign an official agreement to establish a unity government.

"The agreement (also) puts an end to the (possibility of a) hung Parliament and (ensuring) the formation of the government as advised by the king to form a unity government," he said after the signing ceremony of the MoU today.

Fahmi described the MoU as a crucial first step for political coalitions in the unity government to work together for the development of the country.

"The agreement signed today is important to determine the 'rhythm' of the unity government.

"There will be a series of discussions after this to decide on important issues.

"It's a good signal. God willing, everything will work out on Monday (for the confidence motion)," he said.

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