Sabah Umno treasurer Salleh Said Keruak calls for professional campaigns focused on state issues, warning that personal attacks and mudslinging could alienate new voters and the silent majority.
Amanah secretary-general Faiz Fadzil says Pakatan Harapan has no plans for post-election cooperation with Barisan Nasional, focusing instead on strengthening its own position ahead of the state polls.
Analysts say the PAS-Bersatu split has weakened Perikatan Nasional's appeal as a credible alternative in Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, with Bersatu likely to suffer most from losing PAS's election machinery.
Malaysia attracted RM92.8 billion in approved investments in 1Q 2026, with Japan emerging as the largest foreign investor and projects expected to create over 50,000 new jobs.
