JOHOR BAHRU, July 3 — Barisan Nasional (BN) respects Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) manifesto for the 16th Johor State Election (PRN) to be held on July 11.
BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that as a country that practices a democratic system, the political coalition always welcomes any offer from any party contesting.
“I have studied the manifesto… we respect what they propose,” he told reporters after the Leadership Engagement Ceremony with Parents of Tabika Kemas Bangsa Johor at the Larkin Court 1 Housing Flats here today.
Also present were Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and candidate for the Larkin State Assembly seat Mohd Hairi Mad Shah.
Earlier, PH launched a manifesto with 10 offers, including the Johor Health Scheme, deposit assistance for first-time homeowners, a RM500 million fund allocation to empower the development of the younger generation and the empowerment of the education sector.
Meanwhile, Ahmad Zahid in his speech said the BN manifesto was based on the record of excellence of the state government last term which successfully realised more than 90 percent of the promises made previously.
He said this manifesto was drafted comprehensively to cater to every level of society without marginalizing any race or social background.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development, said the benefits offered cover various levels of people’s lives, from pregnant mothers, children, school students, university students to single mothers and fathers.
“As long as anyone lives in Johor, they are considered part of the Johor people and receive the same benefits,” he said.
At the same time, he assured that he would continue to assist in the development of Johor as long as he led the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development.
The Johor state election saw 172 candidates contesting for 56 state assembly seats with polling day set for July 11 and early voting on July 7.
— BERNAMA
