Event1: DAP is voted out on State Assembly
Event2: DAP is NOT voted out (at least not yet) on Parliamentary seats
Context1: Anti-Malaya is a front, and oversimplified long brewing pain of Sabahans
Context2: There is no "assumptions", or "what ifs", only causal and effects
Context3: If you cannot agree or at least recognize the agreements of MA63, don't read further.
Context4: If you cannot agree or at least recognize that Sabah & Sarawak's resources, is a major contributor to Peninsula's early success, don't read further.

It all starts, at least, from the moment that Peninsular party, namely BN, started money game politics in Sabah, the rot began.

Even before PH or even PN ever step foot into meddling with Sabah politics, there was no such thing as S4S sentiment.

But even then, the pain already has begun. Tonnes of resources and funds being collected, harvested and redirected back to federal, and Sabah received only marginal of the returns despite being one of the top 3 contributors along Sarawak. Back then, not even Selangor or Penang provided such riches to Federal.

As time goes, Sabah is being made into an indirect puppet state and milked for centuries. With the local warlords now used to money politics, they are only enriched further by bread crumbs from Peninsula parties that wants to maintain or to obtain power. But because BN was very strong back then, Sabah & Sarawak did not stand significance in seats.

But as power goes from BN to eventually PH, suddenly Sabah & Sarawak's weightage on the seats became prominent. But even then, Peninsula people already had the riches, and those that are in riches, looked down upon Sabahan & Sarawakians, with comments like:

"Last last also come KL to work"
"Sabahan reap what they sow"
"Go back to your moon"
"Without peninsula you are nothing"
"Leave Malaysia then and get conquered by Sulu & Kalimantan"

This further fueled the anger of Sabahan & Sarawakians. Despite S&S contributed SIGNIFICANTLY to the early success of Peninsula, instead of getting any help back and respect, Sabahans & Sarawakians are disrespected.

Allocations to Sabah & Sarawak now are seen as "A special gift that requires enormous effort", "Why does mundur states like Sabah & Sarawak need so much?".

And when Sabah & Sarawak demand what is rightfully theirs - "What's the difference? All sakau by own Sabah & Sarawak politicians anyways".

So, at least in this case, in this PRN, Sabahans now understand, that they have to take the pain, before they can eventually get to the state where they can truly move forward without chains bound to their ankles. Sentiments on the ground now understands that Sabahans should prioritize Sabah first. Regardless of who governing, as long as the state is prosperous and grow as it should.

There was no issues of "no chinese representation" in the government as of now, because racial card, was not something that Sabahans are concerned of. Think of it, Sabah had NO ISSUES with races mingling together and respecting each other. Couple that with DAP's indifference in Sabah vs any other parties out there, then why not go for a change?

One needs to understand. How does the SAME MESSAGE gets across a community of Urban voters (Not only chinese, but urban voters comprised of Bumi, Malays, Chinese, Indians etc) in such a short time? And across all 6 - 8 constituents so effectively? Conclusion: It did not take 2 weeks for this to form, but it HAS BEEN always the case. Sabahans placed more emphasis on governance and state wellfare. But of course, not all was recipient of the message, or message is interpreted differently, couple that with the hardships of life, you get voter base that is so fragmented that you can have 596 candidates eyeing for a seat.

To verify whether Sabahans are really concerned about governance rather than "no chinese representation", so scroll around social media (at least reputable ones). You will find the form of disappointment - is pointed towards a perceivedly corrupted government, rather than the lack of certain race's representation.

At least on the subject of Sabahan Chinese, they understand that, when they voted out DAP, they did so on the understanding that:
1. They value Sabah more than they value whether someone of their same race is talking on their behalf. When a Sabahan elected rep talks, he/she talks for their people.
2. Sabahan urban voters are tired of being treated as PH's (or in this case, DAP's) fixed deposit. Just like how certain BN seats are treated as fixed deposit for rural areas.
3. Sabahan urban voters also understand the risks of a change, but no change, is the most painful risk that they can take.

Today with GRS's formation, some pro-Warisan voters may feel wronged, or sad or disappointed, but its not deep. Because they know, at least for now, Peninsula party's influence is greatly reduced. This, is the first step, albeit a painful one, to the eventual goal of Sabah herself being governed by her own people. As accorded in MA63 agreements.

We already have racial harmony here, we also have in majority, though not entirely, harmony amongst parties on the ground as well. When you see campaigning happened, you see people of Sabah BN picked up fallen Warisan flag and puts it back in place. You see Warisan people greeting GRS people when passing by; You see Sabah BN smiled and waved when walking through GRS districts.

Hence, what you see now in Sabah politics on a macro level, as you said, is the process, of finding unity. This, is a work in progress. This, is a wound that is slowly healing, closing up. Corruption cannot be stopped in 1 day, neither can corruption be stopped by merely the ideals and comments of a few. Politicians and political views change from time to time, but the hearts of the people wanting a better life, should remain unshakable.

Hope, and then do your best for the people around you. Even if you are not Sabahan voters for this time round, people around you too, can benefit from your kindness and striving for a better tomorrow.

Thank you for reading till the very end. Whether you  agree or disagree, if you finished this with an open heart, you have my respect.