Melaka polls: BN, Perikatan pledge RM30b investments, free water and no quit rent hike in joint manifesto

The Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) have jointly launched a manifesto ahead of the 16th Melaka state election. BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh unveiled the campaign, which centers around 113 initiatives targeting living costs, income, housing, and family futures. The economic measures involve attracting up to RM30 billion in investments, with a focus on new developments and high-tech sectors.

Additionally, the manifesto promises one-time financial aid for B40 families in Melaka to enroll in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses, aiming to make the state a national TVET hub. BN also pledges free domestic water consumption for households using less than 20,000 cubic meters per month, no quit rent hikes for the next five years, and business funding support for small traders.

Ab Rauf, Melaka's Chief Minister, reported that BN has fulfilled 97% of its commitments from the 2021 manifesto. The election, with 28 contested seats, will hold early voting on November 10 and regular polling on November 14.