The effort by Jeffrey Kitingan's UBF along with SAPP, Usno and SPF, has created another opposition front - the United Borneo Alliance.

ANALYSIS A survey in BN indicates a significant swing by Malay and Indian voters although the Chinese are taking a 'wait-and-see' attitude.

Sylvester Entri's sacking as member of the SPDP has minimal impact on the overall BN performance in the state.

Insiders say Gerakan leaders are in the final phase of sorting out the details for an announcement.

Peter Chin and Wong Soon Koh are preparing their supporters at the branch level prior to the central polls in December.

Sarawak BN is expected to meet the coalition's top leadership on Nov 1 to present a report on the state's preparation for the 13th GE.

ANALYSIS Answers for at least five pertinent questions must be made crystal clear for the party to steer its future.

Party factions are unhappy with Koh Tsu Koon's leadership and ask if he's the right person to lead them into the next GE.

It is believed that current deputy secretary-general Wong Soon Koh and party treasurer-general David Teng are both eyeing the presidency.