In June, it was revealed that the Home Ministry was moving ahead with amendments to key citizenship provisions in the Federal Constitution which will not only make those who are stateless unable to have their citizenship recognised, but which will inevitably create a vast new class of stateless persons in Malaysia.
Besides notable incumbents defending their seats such as Melaka CM Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and Melaka Pakatan chief Adly Zahari, the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin will contest his maiden election in Paya Rumput
Initially given two seats, last-minute negotiations within Barisan Nasional now lands MCA with the staunchly DAP seats of Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir
