Here's the list of 12 things I would immediately do if I were the prime minister of Malaysia (in no particular order).

1. Parliament sittings will be broadcast live over TV and Internet with no censoring. Parliament select committees would be appointed comprising 70% government MPs and 30% opposition MPs and I will make the following agencies/departments report directly to these committees:

• Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA)

2. Sack the heads of the ACA, EC and PDRM and appoint new heads with integrity and proven track records regardless of race or religion. Provide the ACA, EC, the judiciary and Suhakam with more power and authority to arrest and prosecute people. PDRM has already more than enough powers.

3. Change the constitution whereby national elections would be held once every four (4) years instead of current five (5) years. The prime minister can only stand for a maximum of three (3) elections. Postal votes from within the country will be abolished. Only postal votes from citizens residing overseas will be allowed. Conduct elections for all local councils nationwide.

4. The number of cabinet ministers would be reduced and ministries integrated. Three (3) candidates will be picked by the prime minister to head each ministry. The rakyat will elect one of these candidates to the post of minister to head the respective ministries. Similar practice for the state menteri besar, chief minister, etc posts. These candidates will be selected based on their experience, knowledge and proven track records No candidates will be selected based on political patronage that is currently practiced.

5. The cabinet will be directed to provide a monthly report to the rakyat via TV or radio. The current practice of politicians making 'ad hoc' announcements and statements will be stopped. The prime minister will arrange and attend a monthly forum. This forum is to report on all the activities the government is doing that is of public interest and to answer questions directly from the public during the session. This forum will be broadcast live over TV.

6. Pass laws that prohibit political parties form owning publishing and/or broadcasting companies directly or indirectly. Political parties can produce and publish their own newsletters for their members.

7. Abolish all oppressive acts that limit the rakyat's freedom of speech and expression eg, the ISA, the Printing Presses and Publishing Act, the Universities and University Colleges Act, etc.

8. Re-name all government-linked companies (GLC) as national companies (NC) and make them report all their budget and financial matters directly to Parliament, including the appointment of key personnel. These companies will be given a free hand to run their business without any interference from the government. Their key performance indicators will be based on profitability and social obligations. Petronas' accounts, since its inception, will also be made public.

9. Affirmative actions will be reviewed. Assistance will be provided to citizens who truly deserve them, regardless of race or religion, in whatever form or substance. Public education, health and the rakyat's social well being will be given priority. Government staff will be given a higher salary comparable with that of the private sector's inline with their experience and qualification.

The education system will be revamped to better prepare our children for globalisation. Better and more affordable facilities and infrastructure for the rakyat will be built based on needs.

10. All government projects will be awarded through an open tender and selection would be made based on the company's financial standing, proven track record and value-for-money. Companies would be categorised by Malaysian equity or foreign equity. There will no longer be bumiputera equity. The following criteria would be used for awarding contracts:

• Projects worth RM10 million or less are open to all companies registered in Malaysia regardless of ownership equity.

11. Re-look all contracts signed by previous governments with private companies or other parties and revise them if the contracts are unfair to the government and the rakyat eg Plus.

12. Form a strong team to recover assets and money swindled by businessmen and politicians over the past 20 years from our national coffers. This team will be given full powers to bring the culprits to justice no matter who there are. This will be accomplished within the first four years of me in office. This is the commitment I make and I am willing to step down if I fail to achieve this. Can Pak Lah make the same commitment?

So folks, there you go. If someone here has access to Pak Lah, Najib, Anwar Ibrahim, Wan Azizah, Dr Syed Husin, Lim Kit Siang or Tuan Guru Abdul Hadi Awang, please pass this letter to them. I think this is what the man-on-the-street is expecting from our prime minister.

Maybe the political parties can adopt some of my suggestions for their election manifestoes for the next election and ensure that they are carried out in a timely fashion (if they win).