MELAKA, Nov 7 – Pakatan Harapan (PH) Melaka chairman Adly Zahari has challenged Barisan Nasional (BN) to explain its previous election promises before making new pledges.
He questioned BN’s record on job creation, ambulance services and free water. He said voters deserve clear answers about the coalition’s earlier commitments.
Adly raised these concerns during PH’s daily press conference at its main operations room in Bukit Baru on Saturday.
Adly Questions BN’s Job Creation Target
Adly pointed to BN’s 2021 Melaka election manifesto. At the time, BN promised to create 10,000 jobs every year.
That promise amounted to 50,000 jobs over five years.
However, BN’s latest manifesto sets a lower target. It promises 25,000 jobs over the next five years.
Adly questioned the 50 per cent reduction. He said BN should explain its earlier performance before introducing a smaller target.
He also argued that political parties should fulfil previous promises before making new ones.
Ambulance and Free Water Promises Under Scrutiny
Adly also questioned BN’s earlier promise to provide a free ambulance at every Japerun office.
Japerun refers to the State Legislative Assembly Development and Coordination Committee.
However, BN’s latest manifesto offers one ambulance for each local authority. Adly said this falls short of the earlier commitment.
He also raised concerns about BN’s free water pledge.
The latest manifesto promises free household water for families using less than 20 cubic metres each month.
Adly pointed out that the PH-led state government had already introduced this initiative in 2018.
He added that the future completion of the Sungai Jernih Dam could increase Melaka’s water supply. This could create more room for public welfare programmes.
PH Promises More Affordable Housing
Meanwhile, Adly outlined PH’s plans under its manifesto, titled Melaka Rumah Kita.
The manifesto contains three main pillars and 12 aspirations. It also includes plans to improve access to affordable housing.
Adly said PH would consider the needs of people who cannot afford to buy homes.
The proposed housing policy would support first-time buyers. It would also offer rental homes at lower rates.
He highlighted the challenges facing the B40 income group. Some families struggle to buy homes because their income barely covers daily expenses.
Adly said the PH-led state government provided nearly 200 rental housing units during its 22 months in power.
He added that the government adjusted the number of units to match public needs and available funds.
PH Calls for Continued Bumiputera Business Support
Adly also called for the state government to continue the Dana Harta Bumiputera.
Amanah Finance House established the fund to help Bumiputera families buy homes. It also provides business financing for Bumiputera micro-enterprises.
Adly said the fund had approved more than RM30 million.
He believes the state should continue the initiative. He also said the government should support Bumiputera businesses beyond existing assistance from TEKUN Nasional.
The Melaka state election will take place on Nov 14. Early voting will begin on Nov 10.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
