Umno members generally blame Najib and GST for the defeat, and tend to overlook the party's outdated ideology, corruption, money politics and other problems.

The key to such a change will very much lie with the party elections later this month.

It will be a positive thing for the people of Sarawak if elected reps from PH component parties stand alongside GPS reps over issues related to Sarawak's rights.

The automobile industry can only be supported by a considerable market which Malaysia lacks, not to mention our deficient industrial infrastructure and technology

The government should put all subsidized housing projects under the jurisdiction of the housing and local government ministry and make it easier for people to secure housing loans.

It is too naive for Umno leaders to think that they can make a strong comeback by exploiting racial and religious issues.

As a small country we can hardly bear the cost of so many gargantuan projects.

While scrapping the project helps contain near-term fiscal expenditure, it denies the country of mid- to long-term economic-lifting potentials.

Luckily we had a new government after the May 9 general elections. If BN were to continue running this country, more unimaginable things could pop up.

The new government should consider the pros of these rail projects before making any decision.