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Police have announced plans to summon Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and a Rembau Umno leader for questioning regarding statements made during recent Negri Sembilan election campaigning.
A PKR politician has acknowledged imprecise language in his claims about Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Nor, though he insists the underlying criticism remains valid and substantive.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly censured Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Md Nor for making divisive comments, calling instead for greater national unity and responsible political discourse across Malaysia.
PAS leadership maintains that its election seat allocation strategy reflects careful analysis of voter demographics and established support bases across constituencies, rather than apprehension about facing rival parties.