DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang says Miri is finally waking up to prospects of political change “for the first time in 48 years” and may well be in the frontlines of the battle.

sarawak state election dap second nite ceramah kit siang speaking “(This is) evident in the DAP ceramahs in the past four nights – with unprecedented increasing crowds, public support as well as public donations every night,” said the Ipoh Timor MP in a statement.

“Together with DAP Piasau candidate Ling Sie Kiong and Pujut candidate Fong Pau Teck and Miri DAP leaders, I had a walkabout in Miri and it is clear that there is something special in the air in Miri - in fact, even for Sarawak -next Saturday.”

The DAP stalwart says while the war is far from won, signs were looking up.

This, he says, is evident from BN’s apparently increasing concern, he says.

“Clearly Barisan Nasional leaders are aware that something is stirring among the Sarawakian voters and there can be great surprises on polling day.”

sarawak election miri pkr forth nite talk senadin “This is why Barisan Nasional leaders are exuding the scent that they can suffer electoral losses and they are  beginning to panic,” he said.

Lim pointed out as proof, that Najib has done what no other PM has in the past 48 years - cancel next week’s cabinet meeting and “dragooning all ministers to campaign in Sarawak as if he is fighting for his own political life.”

Pakatan leaders today suggested that the PM's unprecedented 6-day stint in Sarawak is a sign that BN is in trouble.

On the other hand, they admit his presence will also be upping the stakes as the PM is expected to arrive with a windfall of election goodies.