MELAKA, Nov 5 – Pakatan Harapan (PH) has pledged to improve welfare support, create more business opportunities and expand affordable housing access for the Indian community ahead of the 16th Melaka State Election.
The coalition is seeking support from about 40,000 Indian voters in the state.
Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy secretary-general G. Sivamalar said PH’s election manifesto includes 12 key aspirations under its “Melaka Rumah Kita” agenda.
She said the proposals aim to address the needs of Melaka’s multiracial population, including the Indian community.
Sivamalar stressed that the community should not be treated simply as a group of voters during election campaigns. Instead, its members should have fair access to development and economic opportunities.
PH Highlights Welfare and Community Development
Sivamalar said the state election is about more than choosing a government for the next five years.
She said it will also shape Melaka’s development, public welfare and future as a multiracial state.
She added that PH’s Indian leadership team wants the community’s concerns to remain part of the state’s development plans.
More Support for Small Businesses and Women Entrepreneurs
Meanwhile, PKR Wanita secretary J. Sangetha said the manifesto includes several proposals to support families and small businesses.
These include:
- Financial assistance for small businesses.
- Home ownership and rental support schemes.
- Special grants for women entrepreneurs.
- More government-run childcare centres for working mothers.
Sangetha said welfare assistance remains a major concern.
She explained that some residents do not know how to apply for state government aid. Others face difficulties getting financial support to grow their businesses.
She said better access to assistance could help families manage their daily expenses.
PH Fields Two Indian Candidates in Melaka
PH is fielding two Indian candidates in the state election.
They are P. Denesh, who is contesting the Asahan state seat, and Jegasilan K, who is standing in Gadek.
Polling for the 16th Melaka State Election will take place on Nov 14. Early voting is scheduled for Nov 10.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
