Key facts
- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has called for Malay unity.
- The Islamist party PAS also emphasized the need for Malay unity.
- These calls come ahead of the Johor state election.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and the Islamist party PAS have both called for Malay unity in the lead-up to the Johor state election. The statements underscore a focus on ethnic solidarity as political parties campaign for the upcoming polls in the Malaysian state.