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PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang's claims of party responsibility for Barisan Nasional's Johor victory have triggered concerns across Malaysia, particularly in Negri Sembilan and the Borneo states, which fear the coalition's ideological direction may diverge from their pragmatic, multi-ethnic governance traditions.
Parti Wawasan Negara, formerly known as Parti Cinta Malaysia, has announced it will sit out the Johor state election while pledging support to the Perikatan Nasional coalition, according to newly appointed party president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.
Political activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin, known as Chegubard, has pleaded not guilty to sedition charges in Seremban after allegedly publishing critical Facebook content about Negri Sembilan's royal institution.
Perikatan Nasional appears committed to maintaining its alliance with Bersatu despite underlying tensions, with analysts citing the proximity of state elections in Johor and Negri Sembilan as key to preserving the coalition.
Umno has committed to keeping its campaigns in the upcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections free from negative tactics, with party officials pledging to prioritise policy discussions and tangible benefits for voters.
PAS has cautioned Bersatu that fielding candidates independently in Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections risks handing victory to Pakatan Harapan by splitting the opposition vote.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has reaffirmed its allegiance to Perikatan Nasional, announcing plans to contest the Johor and Negri Sembilan elections as part of the coalition, signalling stability within the opposition alliance.