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.
