Kuala Lumpur: The government is afraid to declare vacancies for six parliamentary seats and one state assembly seat because it wants to avoid chalking up more losses at the ballot box, said Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

PETALING JAYA: The Dewan Rakyat speaker’s decision not to vacate the seats of six MPs formerly with Bersatu could strengthen the unity government, but not for long, according to an analyst.

PETALING JAYA: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul’s decision not to vacate the six seats held by former Bersatu members has weakened the anti-hopping law, says a group advocating for reforms.