There are the usual criticisms and praise following the latest Cabinet reshuffle. But what will the consequences be further down the road?

Could the 'Chinese tsunami' in Sabah spark a movement away from traditional choices in the peninsula?

Just like in the Malay martial art, which has no one killer move, GRS' strategic 'strikes in vital areas' were a winning tactic in the recent state election.

Six prominent Sabahans talk what they want from the state's elections. But in the end, it is the voter who must carry the responsibility of choosing the next government.

Sabah's elections will see families and in-laws and superheroes, oh my, hundreds in all, fighting for just 73 seats. They don't call it the wild, wild east for nothing.

In Sabah elections, some parties could win simply because they have the money to last the full campaign period. But unpredictable sentiment could also rear its head.

In Sabah's fragmented and fluid politics, no single entity will likely win the polls outright at this stage.

It has happened before. Could it recur in time to sway Sabahans as they head for the ballot boxes next month?

Spinmeisters will stir up feelings while people worry about bread and butter issues.

Think the furore over the death of Zara Qairina has died down? Think again. Expect the issues to be raised again during campaigning for Sabah polls, says the columnist.

With two parties leaving the ruling coalition on the eve of state polls, things are looking a lot more uncertain.

Deals are being made and betrayals are being plotted. Welcome to politics in the wild, wild east as Sabah prepares for state elections.