Melaka polls: BN Bandar Hilir candidate pledges free health screenings for senior citizens

In the Melaka polls, the Barisan Nasional candidate for Bandar Hilir, Jasmine Lok, has announced her plans to offer free health screenings and dedicated transport services to senior citizens if she secures the election victory. Lok explained that many senior citizens in the constituency reside alone due to their children working and rarely returning home, hence access to healthcare and transport is a significant concern.

She pledged to establish a dedicated transport service named "Jasmine Care Van" to assist seniors in reaching hospitals or health clinics for routine check-ups.

Lok, a member of Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB) since 2022, has been providing free health screenings throughout her campaign in collaboration with the MCA Crisis Relief Squad. She stated that the service is brought directly to public gathering spots, including night markets, to make it more convenient for residents to undergo health screenings without incurring any costs.

The rising cost of living and increasing prices of goods have made private health screenings quite expensive, which is why Lok brings the Crisis Relief Squad team to night markets to offer free screenings. This service will continue and be expanded if Lok receives the people's mandate.

Apart from senior citizens' welfare, Lok also addressed other issues raised by residents, such as traffic congestion and a shortage of parking spaces. She mentioned that worsening congestion in Bandar Hilir is partly attributed to the constituency being a major tourist destination. Bandar Hilir, being the heart of Melaka City and hosting world-renowned tourist attractions like the Clock Tower and Menara Taming Sari, has been experiencing complaints about insufficient parking spaces and serious traffic congestion. However, Lok expressed confidence that the congestion can be resolved with proper planning.

Regarding her campaign, Lok shared that the feedback from the local community has been positive so far. However, she acknowledged the challenge of contesting in Bandar Hilir, which is considered a Pakatan Harapan stronghold. She refrained from making predictions about the outcome, emphasizing that it is in the hands of the voters.

As a voter, Lok expressed her desire for a representative with a good track record of service and performance. Nevertheless, as a candidate, she remains committed to working hard to achieve the best possible result.