Dodgy circumstances surround Kapar land issue

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.