Kuala Lampur, July 16 -- It's not common, PAS' reaction to the Johor polls.

For a party - and its coalition - to be euphoric in catastrophic defeat. PAS is leading its Norwegian Row version in stadiums nationwide for right-wingers. Screaming ferocity unmatched by multicultural modern Vikings.

Thirty-three Perikatan Nasional candidates lost and only 12 avoided deposit forfeiture. PAS got 2.4 per cent state support, or under 49,000 votes.

Yet, party leadership is delirious, and just cannot wait for the Negeri Sembilan State Election to kick off on Saturday. In their minds, they possess the big mo. How, incredibly how?

PAS cares not for Johor, or Negeri Sembilan and even Melaka. It eyes national power by building up a feverish "us agains...