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Former Bangi MP Kian Ming contends that Pakatan Harapan previously leveraged identity politics by appealing to non-Malay voters, mirroring tactics now employed by BN and PN among Malay communities.
DAP's Chong Zhemin argues that Pakatan Harapan has campaigned on inclusive principles rather than exploiting racial divisions, contrasting the coalition's strategy with that of rival political groupings.
Pakatan Harapan's secretary-general has cautioned the coalition against engaging in identity-based competition with rivals Umno and Bersatu, arguing such tactics offer no genuine benefit to voters.
Pakatan Harapan secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has called for Malaysians to abandon identity politics and embrace performance-based governance, arguing the nation should evaluate leaders on their ability to tackle poverty and social challenges rather than race and religion.
PKR's Saifuddin says his party will not compete with rivals on Malay or Islamic credentials. Instead, voters should evaluate all parties on their track record and ability to govern effectively.