KOTA KINABALU: The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah-led State Government will table the  Anti-Hop law at the four-day State Assembly sitting beginning tomorrow, said Chief  Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Haji Noor.  

He said that contrary to allegations by the opposition, the State Government has not  purposely delay the tabling of the Bill to curb state elected representative from switching  sides. 

The Anti-Hop law involves amendment to the State Constitution and this requires  approval from the Head of State and King before it can be tabled in the State Legislative  Assembly, he said in his opening remarks at the pre-council meeting on Sunday. 

"So, it is not true as claimed by the opposition that we are purposely delaying it. We have  to comply with procedures," he said. 

The Chief Minister said the State Constitution Amendment Bill needs a two-third majority  in the State Assembly in order to be passed. 

"I am confident that the Bill will get the full support from the GRS and Pakatan Harapan  members. 

"I also urge the opposition representatives to support the Bill, since they have also  advocated for the Anti-Hop law to be passed in Sabah," he said. 

The State Constitution Amendment Bill is among four Bills to be tabled in the first  meeting of the fourth term of the State Assembly from May 22 to May 25. 

After the pre-council meeting, the Chief Minister attended the Hari Raya Aidilfitri  celebrations hosted by Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) at the Hakka Hall and Parti Solidariti  Sabah (Star) at Raia Hotel. 

Ends