Melaka polls: Lok puts community service at heart of Bandar Hilir campaign

In Melaka's Bandar Hilir constituency, BN candidate Jasmine Lok is campaigning on the basis of her years of community service. Lok, an MCA candidate who has been a MBMB councillor since 2022, confidently asserts her ability to represent the constituency. She began her career in 2011, working as a personal assistant to a city councillor and later a member of parliament, before being appointed to her current role.

Lok faces a tough race against the PH's Leng Chau Yen and a candidate from Bersama. Instead of focusing on past election results, Lok emphasizes resolving everyday issues faced by local residents and small traders. Her key pledges include a "Jasmine Care Van" offering free transport for elderly residents to hospitals, a weekend community centre for senior citizens, and affordable start-up spaces to support local businesses.

Lok also proposes a balanced approach to traffic congestion, suggesting the construction of multi-storey car parks outside the Unesco heritage zone and using buggy shuttles to transport visitors. MCA is contesting four Melaka seats under the BN banner, currently defending Machap Jaya and Klebang while aiming to gain control of the opposition strongholds of Bandar Hilir and Kota Laksamana.