Melaka:Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) has introduced its 'Melaka Rumah Kita' manifesto, which highlights three main thrusts and 12 aspirations aimed at enhancing public welfare, expanding economic opportunities, and fostering a transparent and efficient governance system.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the manifesto was unveiled by PH chairman Adly Zahari, who emphasized the first thrust of transforming Melaka into a smart state to improve efficiency, security, and quality of life. The second thrust involves allocating 30 percent of local authority contracts to young men and women to provide employment and business opportunities. The third thrust aims to attract 25 million visitors to Melaka by 2032.

The manifesto's 12 aspirations focus on affordable housing, people-friendly governance, quality employment, women's empowerment, entrepreneurship, public welfare, improving traffic flow, strengthening Islamic institutions, developing idle land, optimizing state land use, and preserving social unity. The manifesto was developed based on feedback from residents and traders, as well as PH's prior experience in administration.

Adly Zahari expressed hope that these aspirations will be discussed by the public and mentioned plans for forums and programs to elaborate on the proposed aspirations throughout the election campaign. Early voting is scheduled for November 10, with the official polling day set for November 14.