IT IS worrying when our Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad implies that only he has all the solutions for the nation’s ills.

At 94, time is not on his side and therefore it is imperative that he ensures a smooth transition of power at any time.

However, this does not look the case in the present political climate.

Even more disturbing was his non-committal answer at the recent Doha forum, on when the transfer of power to Anwar Ibrahim will take place.

His remarks in Qatar fell short of assuring his audience that Malaysia has everything tightly under control, well planned and ready to take off on a rejuvenated journey.

The implied notion that he is indispensable is not the type of leadership this country needs and can afford to have.

It would have been more prudent if he had assured his international audience that his government and the future of Malaysia are well on track, strengthening accountability and transparency with special focus in the criminal justice system in order to make the rule of law supreme.

That would have been in tandem with his campaign theme. This should have been his message to all abroad and home regardless of whoever takes over the reins of Putrajaya.

In five months, we will move into the third year of New Malaysia and our politicians have yet to make an impact in instilling the feel good factor for all Malaysians.

This inevitably will affect Pakatan Harapan’s political support.

The anger and frustration are building, and the ruling coalition must take heed before it is too late.

The main political parties are busy with intra and inter polemics, while the main issue of raising the standard of living seems to be fading away.

We cannot afford to go back to the days when the corrupt walked the corridors of power, it will be disastrous for the nation.

Our ageing politicians are outdated and are not in sync with the aspirations and challenges of the youth today.

Information and technology are evolving faster than they can imagine.

We need to take stock of the political landscape and start a swift political transition towards giving the youth a bigger role in governance.

The old must accept that they have done their part and must allow the present generation to lead into the super-highway of modern infotech.

Our politicians must be magnanimous in wanting the best for all Malaysians regardless of colour, creed, race or religion.

They must put their house in order to ensure that everyone here can take their place fairly under the Malaysian sun.

We need to do this effectively and swiftly as time is of essence.

* G. Selva reads The Malaysian Insight

* This is the opinion of the writer or publication and does not necessarily represent the views of The Malaysian Insight. Article may be edited for brevity and clarity.