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PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim has urged the party to maintain its core identity as a mass movement grounded in integrity and public service, rather than functioning solely as an electoral winning machine.
Barisan Nasional has set its sights on retaining every state seat it currently commands in Melaka, while signalling flexibility in cooperating with other political entities ahead of the forthcoming state election.
Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has cautioned party members to maintain humility after Barisan Nasional's victory in Negri Sembilan, warning against the overconfidence that undermined previous electoral successes.
Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has called on Negeri Sembilan voters to reject political parties that engage in frequent alliance-switching, cautioning that such instability threatens Malaysia's democratic foundations.
Pakatan Harapan's youth coalition has intensified political tensions by demanding the resignation of all Barisan Nasional ministers and deputy ministers, citing what it views as a fundamental breach of the unity government framework through electoral cooperation with Perikatan Nasional.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned against allowing outdated racial and regional rhetoric to dominate Johor's electoral campaign, warning that such divisions threaten national progress.