The prime minister has already outlined his vision for taking our nation to new heights, and so far he has managed to win the heart and minds of the voters by walking the talk.

As the general election is around the corner, candidates should consist of younger leaders with new energy and vision.

Incumbents with tainted past should not embarrass the party they represent, or put our prime minister in a dilemma by insisting to be re-nominated as candidates in the coming polls.

They should elect to retire voluntarily as they make good punching bags for the opposition. Long-time state ministers should also make way for the younger and more energetic leaders who have a better vision to take our country to new heights.

Hopefully the young candidates will also walk the talk and not abuse the trust of the electorates. Remember that what you say or do, people will watch and remember. As Lincoln said it well, you can fool some people some of the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.

They owe it to their children and grandchildren who will inherit this country to be brave and bold, and not to involve in any acts which will tarnish their image, just as some of their predecessors had done like going for a holiday Down Under with a suitcase full of cash or being caught in a compromising position with a starlet at a seaside hotel.

Bearing in mind that the seat they hold is a trust from the electorate, they should serve diligently and efficiently. Nobody should feel that they are bigger than the party they represent. The greatest betrayal the dropped incumbent could do to their party is to sulk and not support those chosen to be candidates.

The prime minister's vision of greater transparency, cutting red tape, as well as general economic improvement bodes well for elections to be held sooner than later. If the national front can get their act together to speak as one, the opposition parties will not have the advantage of winning more seats like in the 1999 general election.