Bn The Underdogs In Sabah Election

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SOME friends and foes say Barisan Nasional will win the Sabah state election easily, that securing 37 seats for a simple majority to form the government is achievable. The forecast is that BN will secure at least 27 of the 42 contested state assemblies while 'partner' Perikatan Nasional will contribute another 12 or 15.
Who produced that kind of prophecy? Non other than BN team itself after taking studies conducted by friendly parties, NGOs and several fact-finding agencies.
I want BN to win, yes, for it will propel some positive bearings on the coming general election. It will inject new zest to the PN Federal government under Muhyiddin Yassin, adding more political cushions to Umno president Zahid Hamidi, whose party and Pas celebrate the first anniversary of Muafakat Nasional.
With the use of two separate logos in the election - BN and PN - will definitely produce separate mind and contesting aptitude. As PN is a new brand in the market, consumers usually will opt for the more recognised label, which is BN. And with BN holding the edge against PN, arriving at the number seems to be tough, real tough.
I don't wanna be over confident but at the same time cannot minus the hunger for victory. BN must win, PN too. However, with BN and PN naming different name for the new chief minister post, they are already losing face to Sabahans.
Although they are not bickering about it, the perception among locals is that BN and PN didn't actually work cohesively but only to maintain the government on a loose run, that it is only to keep Pakatan Harapan and Warisan out. This may pose a threat to their chances.
Warisan is fast to ridicule it, riding on that particular political disagreement (would it be a fiasco?) And since Warisan is a Sabahan party, voters might consider it to resume the state administration by giving it more time although the two-year era since May 2018 produced almost nothing to the people.
Easy formula, isn't it? The locals may say, 'hey, why must we vote outsider, we have local parties who know us better'. Maybe yes, maybe no. But BN has a long track record of excellent service for Sabahans, something that could trigger a change in the state.
It's not Warisan candidates who are the underdogs. BN and PN's are. Better to carry that tag as things are much different now. BN's defeat in the 14th general election still lingers on and its handicaps in many aspects since ruling Malaysia for over 60 years still have bearings in the Borneo state.
If track record is accountable, BN will see it through but if its GE14 defeat is weighed on, Warisan will. PN is on its maiden flight to Sabah and its success in complimenting BN win depends heavily on its role as the central government, that only Putrajaya can channel whatever funds to further develop Sabah and its people.
Many BN candidates are newcomers, so are PN's. They have yet to proof anything but being the government's rodeos is giving them a clear going. Zahid has been in and out of Sabah amid his busy routine. Maybe Muhyiddin and Hadi Awang too.
However, never forget DAP, PKR and Amanah leaders in PH who are also doing their part in wooing the seats. No discount whatsoever on their intention to contribute to Shafie Apdal victory. Bear in mind how the managed to form the 22-month central government.
Sabah election is akin to a race course. In any race, there are always outsiders who form the underdogs. There are instances where they emerged champion. So, I chose to be an outsider...the tote could be higher!

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