ALOR GAJAH, Nov 7 – Better roads, improved drainage and stronger community support are among the key priorities of Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Datuk Ashraf Mukhlis Minghat in the Melaka state election.
The Durian Tunggal candidate said residents had raised several concerns during the first week of campaigning. These included poorly maintained drains, damaged roads and drainage problems in low-lying areas that often face floods.
Ashraf said these basic infrastructure issues remain important to local communities. Therefore, he wants to address them if voters elect him.
Better Infrastructure for Residents
Ashraf said he had heard repeated complaints about road conditions and drainage systems during his campaign visits.
He believes these problems need greater attention, even when people assume local services are running well.
As a result, he plans to make basic infrastructure improvements a priority.
Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
Ashraf also wants to strengthen women’s economic opportunities in Durian Tunggal.
He said women entrepreneurs need better access to business opportunities. This includes wider market exposure and financial support to help them expand their businesses.
In addition, he wants to improve welfare support for single mothers and senior citizens.
Ashraf said authorities should review welfare assistance criteria. This would help ensure that people who genuinely need support do not miss out on government programmes.
More Engagement With Local Communities
Meanwhile, Ashraf plans to meet more voters through direct engagement.
His campaign includes house-to-house visits and walkabouts at shops and night markets. He said residents had responded positively to these activities during the first week.
He hopes these conversations will help him understand the community’s needs more clearly.
Durian Tunggal Election Contest
Durian Tunggal has 21,181 registered voters. Ashraf will face Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Datuk Dr Mustafa Musa in a straight fight.
In the 2021 Melaka state election, BN candidate Datuk Zahari Abd Kalil won the seat with a 559-vote majority.
He defeated PH’s Datuk Mohd Sofi Abd Wahab, Perikatan Nasional’s Ja’afar Othman and independent candidate Mohd Erfan Mahrilar.
The Melaka state election will take place on Nov 14, while early voting is scheduled for Nov 10.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
