MELAKA, Nov 10 – Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Datuk Azman Abidin plans to use his experience in Putrajaya to improve public facilities and create more opportunities for residents in Paya Rumput.
Azman said his campaign visits had helped him understand several issues affecting the local community.
One major concern was the lack of a public community hall. Residents currently depend on suraus and schools to organise community programmes and activities.
If elected, Azman wants to help secure funding to build a proper public hall for the constituency.
Putrajaya Experience Could Help Local Development
Azman said his role as Political Secretary to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had given him valuable experience and connections within the Federal Government.
He hopes to use these connections to help Paya Rumput secure funding for infrastructure improvements.
The candidate also wants to strengthen cooperation between the federal and state governments.
He believes both administrations must work together to solve local problems, regardless of which party forms the next Melaka state government.
Azman added that he has more than 20 years of political experience. He hopes to use this background to improve public services and development across the constituency.
Bringing More Support to Local Businesses
Apart from infrastructure, Azman wants to strengthen small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Paya Rumput.
His plan includes bringing federal agencies directly into the constituency. This would allow local entrepreneurs to learn more about available grants, financial assistance and business training.
He also proposed holding exhibitions every six months.
These events would give business owners opportunities to meet government agencies, understand available support and explore ways to grow their businesses.
Traditional Melaka Products Could Reach Wider Markets
Azman also highlighted the potential of local food products such as dodol and cencaluk.
He believes better branding and packaging could help these traditional products attract more customers beyond Melaka.
Through continuous training and guidance from relevant agencies, local entrepreneurs could improve product quality and presentation.
As a result, small businesses may gain better opportunities to reach wider markets.
Three Candidates Contest Paya Rumput
Azman is contesting the Paya Rumput state seat in a three-cornered race.
His challengers are Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate Rafie Ahmad and Abdul Rashid Abu Bakar from Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama).
The Election Commission has scheduled polling for November 14, while early voting takes place on November 10.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
