The outcome of the six state elections is the people's "manifestation" for Umno leaders to understand the importance of protecting the interests of the Malays rather than working with Pakatan Harapan and DAP, according to a PN Youth leader.

Utusan Malaysia quoted Perikatan Nasional Youth deputy information chief Ashraf Mustaqim Badrul Munir as saying that Umno should have remained with Bersatu and PAS, upholding the values of Malays and Islam in the party's struggle.

"Not when we (Malay-Muslims) are placed...