Dear Editor, WITH nomination day over, voters will have to decide come March 8 which candid ates they want as their elected representatives in the August House.

Those who live in urban areas tend to be more educated and demanding and thus expect their elected representatives to fight for the nation’s interest while rur al folk who lack the basic amenities will vote for candidates who can deliver on development promises for their constituency.

A thriving democracy needs a good balance of government sup porters as well as opposition members to ensure that there is a check and balance on government policies.

Politicians on both sides of the aisle must be hardworking, honest and work tirelessly for the common people to win the hearts and minds of voters who will elect or re-elect them in the coming polls.

I believe that once the election is over, Malaysians from all political divides will close ranks and make this country an oasis for all races to live in peace and harmony.

Hamdan Ibrahim
Kuala Lumpur

Source: Malay Mail – February 27, 2008