> What can you do for Malaysia?
True, there is “No clear winner” for Putrajaya yet (Sunday Star; Nov 20) in the 15th General Election (GE15). But the clear winners overall are the millions of Malaysians from all walks of life who dutifully and peacefully turned up to vote – come rain, shine or long queues. So now the ball is in the new coalition government’s court. For the next five years, do the right thing and urgently tackle the structural, social and economic reforms needed to create a fairer, more harmonious and united Malaysia. New MPS, please heed the late American president John F. Kennedy’s words: “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” — Sze Loong Steve Ngeow, Kajang, Selangor
> Time to unite now
GE15 is over. Let’s pull together now to build a greater Malaysia. We are one Malaysia, do not doubt that. — NV Subbarow, Penang
> Hello, Yang Berkhidmat
Malaysians tend to use “Yang Bahagia”, or YB, when addressing or referring to our Members of Parliament. Can we be more apt and start using “Yang Berkhidmat” (those who serve) instead? After all, that is what MPS are supposed to do, serve the people, right? This would remind them of their duty. — Bulbir Singh, Seremban
> Auto registration issue
On Friday, one day before voting began for GE15 on Saturday, we discovered that the automatic registration of eligible voters had not worked for our daughter. She reached 18 years of age last month and yet had not been registered as a voter. The Election Commission (EC) website said her registration was still being processed. After a month! Why could the EC not get this done in time? I wonder if there was sabotage by someone not wanting young people to vote? Can someone investigate this issue and determine just how many people have not been automatically registered as voters? — Wan M. Fauzi
> Might not be my PM
Do people’s votes matter when it comes to appointing the prime minister? Based on the possible coalitions forming, I feel like my vote doesn’t count because the party I voted for may lend its support to a rival party’s leader. Sigh.
> Leaner Cabinet, please
Whoever becomes prime minister must appoint a Cabinet at least 50% smaller than the previous one. Consider merging some portfolios or letting some ministers take charge of two areas with the assistance of one deputy minister. Too many ministers will strain the government’s coffers – which are filled with taxpayers’ hard-earned money, by the way.