your say'The swing might not be as much as in Bagan Pinang, but in the 13th general elections, a small swing back to the BN is all that is needed for another 'tsunami', this time against Pakatan instead.'

Unexpected 42% rise in non-Malay BN support

Lonestar: Pakatan Rakyat needs to wake up fast. It needs to get its act together fast. It needs to show that it is different and better than BN, fast.

It needs to come out fast with a plan to show that it is a cohesive coalition and ready to rule if given the chance.

The swing might not be as much as in Bagan Pinang, but in the 13th general elections, a small swing back to the BN is all that is needed for another ‘tsunami', this time against Pakatan instead.

The results of March 8, 2008 showed what a small swing can do. So awake from your slumber, O Pakatan.

LG: This is also a reminder to DAP that whatever its actions, it does spill over onto its partners - and badly like in this case. It is a reminder to DAP not to take the non-Chinese votes for granted, like it did the Indian votes.

Raja Rajan: Firstly, PAS should drop its Islamic state agenda. It's frightening the people, even the Malays. Why can't PAS accept a universal concept of good governance?

Secondly, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng should admit and apologise for his blunders in handling the Kampung Buah Pala issue.

Otherwise, he will only live up to his standing now as either arrogantly stupid or stupidly arrogant.

Ngawangjimpa: A mauling in Bagan Pinang was just the right tonic for PAS to return to its senses.

After a series of victories, PAS got carried away with its invincibility and ignored its Pakatan partners' call for moderation by overzealously implementing its Islamic agenda, much to the fear and frustration of the non-Malays.

PAS' radicals need a lesson in the middle path when it comes to governing a multi-racial society, lest it will drive more non-Malay votes to BN without the latter doing any aggressive wooing of the Indians and Chinese.

RR: Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak inclusive concept of ‘1Malaysia' giving every Malaysian his rightful due has played a key role in the tilting of the non-Malay vote to BN particularly amongst the Indians.

The recent events at Kampung Buah Pala, the Shah Alam temple issue, etc, gave Indians the impression that only BN could deliver effectively. Najib should now walk the talk.

The should include increasing the intake of Indians in government jobs, addressing the issue of Indians with identity documents, educational opportunities and proper housing.

If these issues are duly attended to by the various ministries, they will further enhance the support of the Indians for Najib's cause.

Godflesh: There's no need to split hairs and count beans. PAS went around banning this and that, enforcing brainless policies and addressing issues which were non-issues to start with.

PAS Youth is another set-up that's arrogant and shallow. I'm a diehard Pakatan supporter, but if leaders like Hasan Ali is allowed to be loose cannons without any action being taken against them, then come the 13th general elections you may not get my vote.

Let's wait and see. All these people have to realise that the rakyat are the boss and only the rakyat should be strutting their stuff - not you elected reps. You are public servants so start acting like one.

Isana: A win is still a win and this by such a vast majority. This is a turning point for BN, Pakatan is on the decline.

With ‘1Malaysia' so well-received by all Malaysians, PM Najib and his wife Rosmah Mansor have done an excellent job.

The Malays, Indians and Chinese are now fully backing BN's ‘1Malaysia'. Don't let this opportunity pass. Call for a state election in Perak ASAP.

Watchman: This '42 percent' rise in non-Malay support is an anomaly. There is no change in support for Pakatan in areas where the population is more informed and knowledgeable.

So there is nothing for BN to boast about.