Summary
- BN and PN unveil 113 initiatives for Melaka’s state election.
- Coalition partners target RM30 billion in investments and expanded TVET opportunities.
- Manifesto promises free water, unchanged quit rent and small business assistance.
MELAKA, November 7 — Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) unveiled a joint manifesto Friday for Melaka’s 16th state election, pledging RM30 billion in investments.
And measures to ease living costs. Melaka Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh said the manifesto outlines 113 initiatives covering economic development, housing, education and household welfare.
The proposals include free domestic water below a stated consumption threshold, a five-year freeze on quit rent increases and financial assistance for small traders.
BN will contest 23 of the state’s 28 seats, while PN will contest five. Polling is scheduled for November 14, with early voting on November 10.
