JASIN: The joint Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional manifesto for the Melaka election has received a positive response from voters and is expected to help both coalitions secure a stronger mandate.
BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the response was encouraging, as the manifesto focused largely on continuing existing development initiatives and improving the well-being of the people of Melaka.
He said a stronger mandate was crucial to ensuring continuity in the state’s administration and maintaining political stability.
“Since the joint BN-PN manifesto was unveiled, the response from the public has been very encouraging.
“Most of the commitments build on initiatives already undertaken and seek to sustain development, particularly in improving the well-being of the people of Melaka.
“I believe the people are beginning to understand and appreciate the manifesto, and they should give BN and PN a stronger mandate to ensure Melaka is governed by a stable administration,” he said when met while accompanying BN candidate for the Rim seat Datuk Khaidirah Abu Zahar on her campaign trail here.
Mohamad said political stability was also essential to sustaining economic growth and attracting investments to the state.
He said a stable state government would give investors greater confidence to establish or expand their operations in Melaka.
“Stability is the main foundation for attracting investors to bring their capital into a state or country they regard as stable,” he said.
The joint BN-PN manifesto, themed “Building Melaka’s Future, Prospering the Nation”, was formulated with the needs of the state’s approximately 687,697 voters in mind.
It outlines 113 initiatives under six main pillars, including 20 specific commitments aimed at addressing issues directly affecting the daily lives and well-being of the people of Melaka.