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Former Bangi MP Kian Ming contends that Pakatan Harapan previously gained electoral advantage through identity politics, appealing to non-Malay voters similarly to how BN and PN mobilize Malay support.
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Pakatan Harapan's strategy highlighting government achievements failed to resonate with voters in Negeri Sembilan's state election, as identity politics and racial messaging dominated the campaign, Amanah leadership said.
Pakatan Harapan's top official warns the coalition against engaging in zero-sum competition centred on race and religion, arguing such tactics benefit no one and distract from real governance challenges.
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has called on Malaysians to abandon divisive identity politics in favour of assessing governments based on their ability to tackle poverty and strengthen the economy nearly 69 years after independence.
PKR leadership has rejected identity-based political competition, signalling the coalition's intention to compete on policy achievements rather than religious or ethnic credentials.