The government, political parties and civil societies have to think of creative ways to encourage, educate and mobilise more young voters under 30 to come out and vote.

Should BN emerge victorious at GE15, chances are slim that Ismail Sabri will be named for the top post once more.

This follows the uncertainty over the appointment of the new Johor menteri besar.

He took his oath of office at Istana Bukit Serene today.

Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu vice-president Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says leaving Barisan Nasional in Sarawak was the right decision.

The voting pattern at the Melaka and Johor elections might have been very different if it had been a one-on-one contest, analysts say.

He says a young candidate should be chosen given the role played by the youth in the development of the state.

Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming says Pakatan Harapan will need to be more flexible moving towards the 15th general election, in light of its latest electoral defeat.

A win is a win, but one cannot say his horse came out second when only two horses took part.

PAS vice-president Idris Ahmad says the coalition will continue to work together to foster the concept of unity ahead of GE15.

It says its victory in the three seats other than Bukit Batu shows that the people want Barisan Nasional to form the government again.

He says the general election will be held at the right time, when all preparations have been made.