MalaysiaNow revisits statements and speeches by current government leaders, contrasting their stand in support of the speaker not vacating the seats of turncoat MPs.

Johari Abdul confirms receiving a notice from Bersatu about unexpected vacancies in four parliamentary seats.

Two clauses of the constitution will be amended, including one on the membership of those who leave the party or contest as an independent or a candidate for another party during an election.

It says Clause 4 appears 'directly averse' to the anti-hopping bill to prevent MPs from switching camps.

The Perikatan Nasional chairman warns that MPs may be forced to support constitutional amendments that go against societal norms.

A lawyer warns party leaders against violating the constitution by directing MPs in how to vote, while a Bersatu MP compares the pact to a North Korean-style dictatorship.

GRS secretary-general Masidi Manjun says they were fully aware of the anti-hopping law, which came into effect on Oct 5, before they contested in the recent general election.

However, Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar says the act does not yet have a specific date of enforcement.

Law minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar says this is consistent with the timeline set in the tabling and approval of the constitution amendment bill.

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says senators and other stakeholders will be briefed before the amendment is made for members of the Dewan Negara.

The High Court is expected to rule on a motion by the Penang state assembly to expel the Bersatu assemblymen.

The matter will be referred to the Umno legal adviser.