COMMENT Last week, Tanjung Bungah assemblyperson Teh Yee Cheu has again submitted his proposal to limit the tenure of Penang's chief minister to two terms after having done so last year.

He reasoned that the proposal will provide opportunity for “more aspiring, qualified and talented politician” to contribute and “prevent unscrupulous and over-friendly businessmen from seeking unfair advantages”. In an egalitarian tone, Teh drove home his point, “Let’s give everybody a chance, it is time to change for the sake of accountability to the people.”

James Ligunjang, a former Sabah assemblyperson, recognised Teh’s proposal as a “good idea” that enables “fresh perspectives” and prevents authoritarian rule.