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James Bean argues that the Thai government is making the right moves in pursuing a constructive dialogue on peace in the southern provinces.

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.

The most important issue that the new government must address depends on who forms government and by what margin.

Malaysia must go back to the dreams and aspiration of the Father of Malaysia.

Malaysia has been and will always be a multiracial country, and nothing will change that fact.

The most pertinent issues in Malaysia are the issues of corruption and inefficiency in the administrative system.

I’m afraid that BN won’t change much, and PR may change too much for the taste of BN followers and cronies.

Violence in Myanmar connects to a widespread lack of understanding and trust between Buddhist and Muslim communities.

The most important issue that the new government must address is rebuilding public trust in the government.

I hope for a united government that walks the talk and puts its people first.

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.

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.