How many shocks will it take for Barisan Nasional to realise that its days are numbered, unless it makes itself relevant to Malaysians?

Only true-blue supporters are waiting for the answer.

Others have already moved on to the ‘new dawn' held out by Pakatan Rakyat in the five states that it has administered since the general election on March 8.

The year's unresolved issues, therefore, revolve around the ‘what now' of political transition on both sides of the divide. And whether the hitherto silent - from plebian to royalty - can keep politicians in line.

Here are 10 unsolved cases of 2008. This list is by no means complete. And don't expect answers anytime soon.