Melaka PH unveils manifesto with 12 pledges, targets 25 million visitors by 2032

Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) has introduced its 'Melaka Rumah Kita' manifesto, which contains three main aspects and 12 objectives. These goals aim to enhance public welfare, create economic opportunities, and promote efficient and transparent administration. Adly Zahari, the chairman of PH, emphasized that the first thrust involves transforming Melaka into a smart state to boost efficiency, security, and quality of life.

The second thrust seeks to allocate 30% of local authority contracts to young men and women, providing employment, business prospects, and practical experience for local youths. Lastly, the third thrust aims to draw 25 million visitors to Melaka by 2032, positioning the state as a globally recognized destination.

During a daily press conference and manifesto launch at the PH main operations center in Bukit Piatu, Melaka PH deputy chairman Khoo Poay Tiong and acting PKR state leadership council chairman Adam Adli Abd Halim were present. The 12 aspirations outlined in the manifesto cover various areas, including affordable housing, people-centric governance, quality employment, women's empowerment, entrepreneurship, public welfare, traffic flow improvement, Islamic institutions and religious activities development, idle land utilization for economic opportunities, optimizing state land use, and preserving social unity and harmony.

The manifesto was crafted based on feedback collected from interactions with residents and traders, as well as PH's prior experience in state and federal administrations. Adly stressed that this 'Melaka Rumah Kita' manifesto outlines their direction for a government that prioritizes public trust, generates income opportunities, and ensures development benefits the people's lives.

PH hopes that the aspirations will be debated and taken into account by the public, and they plan to introduce further focus areas to fulfill their commitment to serving the people, particularly by helping alleviate their cost-of-living concerns. Early voting for the state election begins on November 10, with polling day on November 14.