While Malaysia has achieved admirable economic success under its dominant coalition government, this has come at the expense of human rights and the free press. Now, the opposition is offering greater transparency.
GE13 Malaysia – Garry Rodan
The most important issue that the new government must address depends on who forms government and by what margin.
GE13 Malaysia – Patau Rubis
Malaysia must go back to the dreams and aspiration of the Father of Malaysia.
GE13 Malaysia – Ronnie Klassen
Malaysia has been and will always be a multiracial country, and nothing will change that fact.
GE13 Malaysia – Arnold Puyok
The most pertinent issues in Malaysia are the issues of corruption and inefficiency in the administrative system.
GE13 Malaysia – Wolfgang Sachsenröder
I’m afraid that BN won’t change much, and PR may change too much for the taste of BN followers and cronies.
GE13 Malaysia – Joshua Woo
The most important issue that the new government must address is rebuilding public trust in the government.
Ge13 Malaysia – Lim Weng Marc
I hope for a united government that walks the talk and puts its people first.
GE13 Malaysia – Ong Kian Ming
I hope that we can move towards being a normal democracy where one party or coalition can be thrown out of power by the electorate if it does not perform adequately.
GE13 Malaysia – Saifuddin Abdullah
The new government must ensure a parliament that is more consultative and bi-partisan, honouring the “real manifesto” that is coming from the ballot box.
Is Malaysia’s electoral system ready for GE13
There is much room for improvement in Malaysia's electoral system.
GE13 Malaysia – Damien Kingsbury
The most important issue for the new government to address is how to transition Malaysia from a soft authoritarian state to a liberal democracy,
GE13 Malaysia – Dina Zaman
Our middle class mentality is not helping our country. Everyone is a stakeholder and must act as such.
GE13 Malaysia – Wan Saiful Wan Jan
National unity. The prolonged campaign for GE13 has created an ugly environment and this must be mended immediately.
GE13 Malaysia – Meredith Weiss
I think either coalition will need to make a concerted effort to restore popular trust in government.
GE13 Malaysia – Haji Zainol Abideen
To see my country turn into a developed nation with equal opportunities for all Malaysians especially in education, civil service job opportunities, business and industrial sectors.
GE13 Malaysia – Tom Pepinsky
These economic reforms will require the government to confront entrenched special interests as well as the broader social and political status quo.
GE13 Malaysia – Farish Noor
That reason will prevail and emotionalism (sectarianism, racism, intolerance) will be removed from politics, and from ALL parties.
GE13 Malaysia – Tun Faisal
My hope is for the country to be governed by trustworthy, principled and hard working leaders.