If the findings by a group of Kuala Lumpur-based independent consultants are anything to go by, Parti Keadilan Rakyat has an outside chance to form the government in Penang and Sabah.

Met over the weekend in Kuching, PKR information chief Tian Chua said the independent consultants have been keeping track of the public's mood for the past four years.

"The mood in Penang and Sabah is fertile for change," he said.

He said the survey showed growing discontentment in these two states and a greater desire for changes.

"The urban mood for change is very good as witnessed in the previous state election but for the rural areas, the consultants do not have the means to objectively identify voters' mood," he said.

He said the consultants spoke to people face-to-face, called them over the telephone and distributed questionnaires to collect feedback.

No point bragging

Earlier, PKR advisor Anwar Ibrahim also stated that the opposition party will make an impact in Penang and Sabah.

He said PKR cannot just depend on its opponent's weaknesses but must also strive hard to convince the people that the party is serious about reform.

"There is no point in bragging, talking about this and that, when we have barely 65 members at the divisional level.

"If you cannot lead, give way for others to become number one and number two. If that is not enough, be an advisor like me," he said.