Selangor Amanah has accused Umno and PAS of exploiting calls for Malay-Muslim unity as a political ploy to regain power, warning Malays not to be taken in by their rhetoric.

Its chairperson Izham Hashim described the two parties as "Machiavellian", claiming they would put political ambition above principles, loyalty and even respect for the monarchy and constitution.

He cited the ongoing Negeri Sembilan royal dispute to show the lengths the two would go to achieve their political objectives.

"In fact, even if it is the ruler who stands in the way of their ambitions, they are willing to defy both the ruler and the state constitution.