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A former Pakatan Harapan MP has acknowledged that his coalition previously capitalised on identity-based political messaging to mobilise non-Malay voters, mirroring tactics now employed by Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional with Malay constituencies.
Negeri Sembilan's upcoming state election will serve as a critical barometer for the stability and effectiveness of the BN-PN electoral understanding, with coordination on candidate selection emerging as the primary challenge.
Pakatan Harapan's secretary-general has cautioned the coalition against engaging in identity-based competition with rivals, arguing that such an approach creates a destructive zero-sum dynamic offering no substantive gain to citizens.
Pejuang president Mukhriz Mahathir says removing the Pakatan Harapan government is the priority, despite harbouring misgivings about the BN-PN pact. As a newer PN member, the party avoids creating friction within the coalition.
The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah Women's wing has created five strategic units focused on policy, economics, health, information and welfare to boost the coalition's preparedness for the next general election.
Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has cautioned that unless Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional coordinate effectively, a divided Malay electorate could prevent either coalition from securing victory in the upcoming Negri Sembilan state election.
PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has called for broader political cooperation between Pas, Umno, and what he describes as 'non-extreme' non-Muslim parties including MCA and MIC, framing the effort as essential to 'save Malaysia.'
Barisan Nasional is preparing a localised electoral strategy for Negri Sembilan, signalling it will adapt its candidate selection and campaign approach to suit the state's unique political environment and voter preferences.
PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has identified young voters as the party's most significant challenge in securing broader support during the upcoming Johor state election.
Pakatan Harapan leaders say they remain undeterred by PAS's directive instructing supporters to vote for Barisan Nasional in uncontested seats, vowing to press ahead with their campaign strategy focused on multiracial governance and economic development.
PAS Youth has explained its decision to support Barisan Nasional candidates in certain constituencies as a calculated political strategy to prevent Pakatan Harapan from gaining ground where Perikatan Nasional is not fielding candidates.
Bersatu's leadership says party members can vote as they wish in electoral divisions where the party isn't fielding candidates, marking a different approach from PAS's coalition-driven endorsements.
BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is banking on PAS mobilising its supporters to vote for Barisan Nasional in constituencies where Perikatan Nasional is not fielding candidates, hoping to secure 56 additional seats for the coalition.