I gotta say, as a political observer and learner,

Interviews like these, despite carries a general sense of displeasure / disappointment, may not reflect accurately the outcome of the polls. At least not at this time, still have roughly 2 years before PRU is held.

1. Many take interview like these as a complaint channel.
- They voice out most of their displeasures, and what needs to be done in their opinion.
- Recency effect still lingers from recent Sabah election, so "bash the loser" stance is still ongoing. Like how football team supporters bash their manager for perceivably making wrong tactical decisions, but deep within, they still support their team.
- That said, many of these interviewees would apply self fulfilling prophecy whereby it reinforces their beliefs upon multiple repetitions and may spread to people around them.

2. Sample size issues.
- Not enough sample size, and did not cover enough demographics. Most are elder (or senior) citizens that is appearing within a specific location. Does not necessarily measure the true sentiment of the people.
- Numbers, not enough interviews from different zones to reflect opinions. Both quantitatively and qualitatively.

3. Different interpretation of the Sabah election outcome.
- Many perceive that DAP's loss in Sabah is attributed to the same belief or lacking thereof as their voters based in Peninsula.
- DAP lost Sabah, one of the major factor is Sabah for Sabahan sentiment where it is beneficial to local parties, and disadvantageous to parties from Peninsula.

4. Interviewee candidate assumptions.
- Interviewees may be BN/PN/other party voters (as full disclosure was not done), therefore pointing out mistakes of a perceived opponent is way more easier than supporting them.


That said, credits where its due, it would reflect on a brewing sentiment across the region.
> Views on DAP has been eerily similar, in which DAP is seen as a supporting cast for the Chinese community rather than the champion of the Chinese community. The idea of "Why vote for the side character when we can vote for the main character" is resounding.
> DAP's lack of action or comments on events and items that is seen as pro-government is also perceived as "bowing down" to power rather than championing their representation's rights.

Many would then say, DAP have been doing the good in the government - This is true and actually measurable, but may only be limited and applicable to a few capable individuals within the Cabinet. Unfortunately, this does not automatically apply to the image or perception towards the party.

Spontaneous sentiment > Deliverables aka Emotions > Vaguely Linked Contributions.

Yeah, I can tell very much so. But this itself can possibly turn into a slow but deadly decay.

And the decay only happens further as this turns into a cycle.

1. Trust & Confidence in DAP / governing party erodes, loses certain seats or battles
2. Media (or Internet media) makes content such as these, where it possibly paints an incomplete picture of the whole situation or less inclusive demographics
3. Self fulfilling prophecy kicks in individually, and spreads via word of mouth
4. Lower participation in communal and general efforts for community improvement
5. General public perceives that the party / authority does not achieve its expectations

Cycle then repeats.