Sage Daim says BN only safe in 3 states in GE13?

Former finance minister and long-time Umno treasurer Daim Zainuddin - who had predicted the fall of BN in Penang, Selangor and Kedah in the 2008 general election - has looked into his crystal ball again.

According to an exclusive interview with Daim published today by Chinese daily Nanyang Siang Pau, the view isn’t exactly rosy for the federal ruling coalition in the next polls,

Daim said he expects an easy victory for BN only in Johor, Malacca and Pahang.

He added that the key to recapturing Kedah and Selangor from Pakatan Rakyat, would be to find suitable leadership line-ups in those states.

Daim believes that in order to keep Terengganu and Sabah, a united Umno will be essential, but retaining Perak will be an uphill battle for BN.

Daim said that in Negri Sembilan, one of Pakatan's frontline states where BN only rules with a six-seat majority, the state BN must resolve some specific problems.

Although he did not elaborate on the issues, it is known that a suitable candidate must be found to fill the menteri besar’s post because the incumbent, Mohamad Hasan, is likely to move to a federal government post.

Daim said as for Kelantan and Penang,  BN would be fighting losing battles in the two Pakatan strongholds.

Daim described Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and his team as "generals without soldiers", saying, "The prime minister and other key leaders have done enough. Their current situation is that of 'generals without soldiers'. Where are BN's soldiers? The leaders at division and branch levels must be more proactive in engaging with the people."

Daim observed that what Najib currently needs,  is a team that is on the same page with him.