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.
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.
