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There is much room for improvement in Malaysia's electoral system.

ASEAN’s ability to resolve disputes in the region has increasingly been questioned – ever more so, its claim to ‘centrality’.

The most important issue for the new government to address is how to transition Malaysia from a soft authoritarian state to a liberal democracy,

Our middle class mentality is not helping our country. Everyone is a stakeholder and must act as such.

National unity. The prolonged campaign for GE13 has created an ugly environment and this must be mended immediately.

I think either coalition will need to make a concerted effort to restore popular trust in government.

Jonathan London analyses recent political developments in Viet Nam, and suggests that many people are looking for more serious reform.

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.

These economic reforms will require the government to confront entrenched special interests as well as the broader social and political status quo.

That reason will prevail and emotionalism (sectarianism, racism, intolerance) will be removed from politics, and from ALL parties.

New Mandala co-founder and Myanmar Update co-convenor Nicholas Farrelly provides a quick overview of how to follow proceedings.

My hope is for the country to be governed by trustworthy, principled and hard working leaders.