The 'nail theory' says where a politician's 'nail' is positioned determines levels of power.

In politics – as in art – once the illusions are gone, the only thing left is a terrifying, empty silence.

The federation's smallest state had an upheaval that led to new leaders in the state and, soon, the federal Opposition. The consequences could be much bigger than changes in one little state.

And all the politicians merely players crying wolf. But while they strut on stage, could the rakyat look elsewhere for a new shepherd?

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?