Kuala lumpur: Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded all parties involved in the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election to refrain from playing up issues concerning royal institutions and the Federal Constitution. The Prime Minister said that while political competition is part of democratic practice, it must be carried out responsibly without resorting to slander or actions that could create divisions within the community. According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar emphasized the importance of maintaining integrity and not undermining the institutions that form the foundation of the country. He delivered these remarks during his speech at the PH candidate announcement ceremony ahead of the Negeri Sembilan polls. Also present were DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, PH Communications Director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil, and PH Election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. Anwar highlighted the need for clean leadership in Negeri Sembilan, one that upholds integrity and is capable of steering the state towards development. He urged the entire PH machinery to work diligently towards building a better future and delivering meaningful changes for the people of Negeri Sembilan. Expressing confidence in the state's progress, Anwar stated that Negeri Sembilan should not be left behind and should continue to move forward in tandem with the federal government. He praised Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun's leadership, noting his cooperative nature for the benefit of the state's people. During the event, Anwar announced 36 candidates comprising fresh faces and seasoned leaders from PH component parties PKR, DAP, and Amanah. The lineup includes Aminuddin for the Linggi state seat and Loke for the Chennah state seat.