Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was successful in defending Pakatan Harapan’s strongholds of Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, and Penang, but it is Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who must take responsibility for BN’s losses in yesterday’s state elections.

Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim said even though Anwar did not manage to penetrate Perikatan Nasional strongholds in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Kedah - his success in the other three states must be commended...