Kuala lumpur: Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Jeram Padang state constituency G. Manivanan has unveiled a 10-pillar manifesto focusing on job opportunities, youth development, and community welfare.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the manifesto, themed 'Tekad Kita Bina Jeram Padang', outlines plans to strengthen the local economy, improve public amenities, and ensure balanced development for all segments of society if he wins the seat in the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election.
Manivanan stated his commitment to sustainable economic development by attracting investment, strengthening small and medium enterprises (SMEs), supporting local entrepreneurs, and creating jobs for Jeram Padang residents.
He emphasized the manifesto's focus on youth by offering jobs through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) programmes, digital skills development, entrepreneurship, and talent development programmes aimed at producing competitive young individuals.
He also pledged to upgrade basic infrastructure such as roads, clean water, electricity, and high-speed internet, alongside improving public amenities for residents.
The manifesto includes welfare support for veterans, retirees, senior citizens, women, and persons with disabilities (PwDs) through assistance programmes. It also outlines plans to build and upgrade community halls, centers, recreational parks, multipurpose courts, sports complexes, and other facilities based on local needs.
Manivanan's plan aims to ensure balanced community development for all, including Malay, Indian, Chinese, and Orang Asli communities, as well as residents in FELDA and FELCRA settlements. Educational assistance, tuition classes, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programmes, digital skills training, leadership development, and support for students and educational institutions are also included.
Healthcare access is set to be expanded through health screening programmes and awareness campaigns, alongside efforts to champion better healthcare facilities. Support will also be given to hawkers and small traders.
Manivanan said the people's voice would remain a priority through transparent and accessible administration, committing to engage with residents, listen to their concerns, and ensure decisions consider community interests.
The Jeram Padang seat will see a four-cornered contest involving Manivanan, incumbent Datuk Mohd Zaidy Abdul Kadir from Barisan Nasional (BN), R. Sri Sanjeevan (Bersatu), and Dayana Dal (Parti Orang Asli Malaysia). Polling for the Negeri Sembilan State Election is set for this Saturday.