COMMENT | It has been more than a week since Bersatu was launched in Sarawak.

I had waited for some time to obtain feedback and reactions from Sarawakians before penning this article. And sadly for Bersatu, it’s not good news.

Voices from Sarawakians to the party’s foray into the hornbill state have largely been negative.

One key factor – Bersatu is Umno to them and Sarawakians have absolutely no love for Umno. Period.

No, I was not in Bintulu for the Bersatu’s launch on Dec 1 but I heard there was a good crowd.

Well, its chairperson Dr Mahathir Mohamad was the star of the event, and everyone in Bintulu would want to see the grand old man; though not necessarily to hear what he has to say.