BN’s manifestos never about a particular race, says Asyraf

 The Umno secretary-general also hails the inclusive manifesto for the Melaka polls.

BN and PN leaders launched their manifesto on Nov 6 for the Melaka polls.

MELAKA:

Barisan Nasional’s manifestos have never focused on a particular ethnic group, says Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

Hailing the inclusiveness of its election pledges for the Melaka polls, Asyraf said the manifesto – prepared jointly with its ally, Perikatan Nasional – had the state’s multiracial community in mind.

“It covers (the interests) of everyone – Malays, Chinese, Indians, and minorities such as Indian Muslims, Thais and the Orang Asli,” he told reporters after campaigning for BN in Peringgit.

In their manifesto unveiled on Nov 6, BN and PN promised to provide free water for Melaka households who use up to 20 cubic metres a month, no increase in land tax and 25,000 affordable homes over five years if the alliance wins the state election on Nov 14.

The joint manifesto, themed “Building Melaka’s Future, Prospering the Nation,” also sets a target of RM30 billion in investments over five years and promises 25,000 jobs for young people.

Separately, Asyraf said BN and PN were more coordinated when campaigning for the Melaka polls compared to the Negeri Sembilan state election.

He said the two coalitions would integrate their election machinery, with their respective party wings working in tandem during door-to-door campaigns and ceramahs.

The state election this Saturday has 28 seats up for grabs. BN is contesting 23 seats, while PN will vie for five seats. -FMT