I had expected change to be a gradual process. Some have waited for decades for this and my generation is lucky enough to see this day of change to arrive so soon. In the aftermath of it all, plan for power sharing among DAP, PAS and PKR is surfacing but before anyone gets over their head, they must keep in mind that 2008 is characterized with protest votes.
The three parties must be careful to not to overestimate its influence, lest the next general election would be a nightmare. It will a mistake for any of the three parties to swing their weight indiscreetly.
I especially want to stress this to PAS. I personally voted for PAS not because I agree with the its policies rather, I did so because I wanted to reduce the power of the state. For many others, from what I heard from people on the ground in Keramat, they voted for PAS before they are unhappy with UMNO; their votes are protest votes.
It is good to keep in mind that Titiwangsa which comprises Keramat as well as Kampung Baru was an UMNO stronghold. This is the first time as far as I can recall that this area favors party other than UMNO. That exactly part of the major undercurrent of the recently concluded federal election as well as in a number of major Malaysian states.
This fact must never be overlooked.