At national level there does not exist an alternative to the Barisan Nasional. Their voices should be heard. As Malaysia consists basically of three territories, Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak, and not all political parties are nationwide, the seats should be further distributed proportionally between the territories based on the number of constituencies and parties contesting. The Westminster model has some characteristics which are not suitable for Malaysia. In such a case there should be a run-off election between the two top candidates.
Snap elections create political instability and affect the economy.
The term should be fixed at five years and the House not be subject to dissolution. For certainty, the Constitution should provide that a general election be held on the second Saturday of June, run-off elections the following Saturday, and for MPs to hold office from July 1 until June 30 of the next election year. Elections should be held in a year that is divisible by five. As the House's current term expires in April 2000, it will be opportune to change the system next year. Because UMNO has been the dominant partner in governments, its president has automatically been appointed prime minister.