Predictions on Bukit Gantang as the euphoria draws near.

Bukit Gantang:
Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin vs Ismail Saffian

This is being seen as a mini general election to either prove or deny that the wave of tsumani of March 8th is still on. Pakatan Rakyat is also hoping for a morale boosting victory here after the Perak turmoil. This would be a David vs Goliath battle on 1st view of the candidates with a much more illustrated Nizar going up against the underdog Ismail. However, UMNO had been doing their utmost best in trying to smear Nizar's credibility, calling him 'derhaka' towards the Sultan, and also saying him as being the puppet of DAP. This might somehow affect the older Malay voters in the constituency but not the young ones and the non-Malays.
PAS and DAP figures had also been campaigning hard, not also to mention Anwar Ibrahim. Our 6th Prime Minister, Najib is also seen around the constituency campaigning. However, the X-factor of the entire build up to polling day lies neither on Anwar nor even Najib, but its Dr Mahathir. His announcement to rejoin UMNO and appearance around the constituency is likely to swing away voters towards UMNO as he is still highly regarded by the people and his words would have strong influence. In my view, this time around, the fence voters would be on UMNO's side, but UMNO will still not be able to overcome Nizar and company.
Prediction: Nizar winning by 5-6ks of votes.

Lets pray and hope that this prediction doesnt remain as a prediction, but actually comes into reality. To all fellow Bukit Gantang voters: Remember Atlantuya. Remember Keris. Remember to vote for Pakatan Rakyat.