It is understandable that many people feel dejected, and frustrated. To about half the electorate, this is yet another near miss in their pursuit of a regime change.

Lim Kit Siang's southward advance strategy has spawned an unprecedented political tsunami in BN's southern fortress. Not only has MCA flopped pathetically in the state, its big brother Umno is also suffering a major blow.

Another cause of concern after the election is, would BN chairman Datuk Seri Najib Razak's leadership in Umno be shaken by the narrow victory? Would the conservative forces within the party take the opportunity to force him hand over Umno's and even federal government's leadership baton?

The result of the 13th general election will bring a far reaching impact to the country.

Voters have made their choices and what the BN should do now is to analyse the reasons.

The Chinese have to face an uncertain environment in the following five years. Would Najib keep his concern and efforts for the Chinese community? Would Umno change its strategy and return to its nationalism line?

May 5 is the best opportunity to implement true democracy and you will be the one to call the shots.

As the clock ticks towards the polling day, most people have already made up their minds how they are going to vote.

Will our tertiary education institutions become more sacred, beautiful and inviolably if we do not allow students to participate in political activities and talk about politics, as well as deny its access into campuses?

These important issues have not been mentioned. All we have heard so far are minor, ridiculous and noisy accusations.