When Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi blamed saboteurs and poor policy implementation for Barisan Nasional's setback, he only got it half right.

Worse than disgruntled party members, keris-waving and broom-presenting antics or even an unhappy ex-prime minister, many people had gotten fed up with scams perpetrated by BN politicians and their friends.

Take for instance Kampung Perepat in Kapar. From a BN-dominated area in the previous election, Kapar which used to pick Umno, MCA or MIC candidates without a moment's hesitation, the area has almost totally fallen into opposition hands.

Full report in Malaysiakini.com.