The general election result in Japan, where the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was trounced by the main opposition party, Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) should be a lesson to Barisan Nasional.

The winds of change in the Land of the Rising Sun might just blow Malaysia's way soon. Having ruled the nation since independence does not mean that you can rule forever.

Umno now is bereft of good and clean leaders who command the respect of young voters who can make a difference comes elections times.