Bersama Candidates Offer Five 'Service Pledges' in Johor Election

All candidates from Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) contesting in the 16th Johor State Election have pledged to fulfill five specific 'Service Pledges' should they be granted a mandate by the voters in their respective constituencies. Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, a leader of Bersama, explained that these pledges are particularly relevant given the party's limited capacity to form a state government independently, even if all their candidates win.

"We are aware that we are only contesting 15 State Legislative Assembly seats, so Bersama candidates are offering 'Aku Janji Khidmat' which contains five main points they will undertake if chosen," Rafizi stated during a press conference in Taman Sri Tebrau. The five core pledges include organizing monthly mobile public complaint counters, actively seeking constructive solutions to citizens' grievances, protecting the housing rights of residents, championing an integrated public transportation system, and scrutinizing and monitoring state government expenditures.

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We are aware that we are only contesting 15 State Legislative Assembly seats, so Bersama candidates are offering ‘Aku Janji Khidmat’ which contains five main points they will undertake if chosen.

Rafizi elaborated that this initiative ensures Bersama candidates can continue to serve the people in their areas even after the election period concludes. He cited the example of housing rights for residents in traditional Malay villages, such as those in the Majidee area, whose land leases are nearing expiration. "This issue must be handled comprehensively; the state government needs to decide whether to renew or not, without leaving residents uncertain and worried about their future in the area," he added.

Consequently, the former Minister of Economy expressed his hope that the next Menteri Besar of Johor, whether Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi or Dr. Maszlee Malik, would possess the courage to resolve this pressing issue affecting the involved residents. The party's strategy focuses on delivering tangible local services and advocacy, acknowledging their position within the broader political landscape of the Johor state elections.

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This issue must be handled comprehensively; the state government needs to decide whether to renew or not, without leaving residents uncertain and worried about their future in the area.