BN-PN Offers 113 Initiatives, From Free Tuition to RM30 Billion in Investment

Melaka has 28 state seats and is traditionally a BN stronghold. The questions are whether PH can defend its five seats and whether Bersama can spring a surprise.

BN-PN’s manifesto, “Membina Masa Depan Melaka, Memakmurkan Negara,” has six thrusts and 113 initiatives. It promises RM100 into newborns’ SSPN accounts from 1 January, free SPM and STPM tuition, free ambulance and hearse services, RM30 billion in new investment, 25,000 jobs and 25,000 affordable homes in five years.

PH’s “Melaka Rumah Kita” Targets 25 Million Tourists by 2032

PH’s “Melaka Rumah Kita” has three promises and 12 aspirations, including grants for women entrepreneurs, more subsidised daycare centres, 30% of local authority contracts for young entrepreneurs and a target of 25 million tourists by 2032.

Bersama, which lost all its deposits in the Johor election in July, proposes seven appointed assemblymen under proportional representation, capping state GLCs at 30, an independent board to monitor contracts above RM10 million and an RM500 yearly health protection programme for households earning under RM4,000 a month.

Malaysiakini said BN-PN stressed deliverables, Bersama institutional reform and PH broader commitments, with limited detail on implementation.