The Umno-Bersatu government was itself formed after the Harapan government collapsed when Bersatu quit the coalition.

Asked about the issue of political defections in an interview with Malaysiakini, Malacca Perikatan Nasional chief Mohd Rafiq Naizamohideen maintained that it affected all three coalitions.

"I want to say this - that all political parties in Malacca and this country have received them (political frogs). If we want to talk about politicians leaping from one party to another, every political party has accepted leaders from another party.

"I take Harapan as an example. The coalition was proud, saying that it fights for integrity and would never accept political frogs. It also branded other parties, including PN," Rafiq said.