Bersama Malaysia Offers Five 'Service Pledges' in Johor Election

Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) is presenting voters in the Johor state election with five distinct 'Service Pledges,' aiming to establish itself as a robust opposition force. The party's strategy focuses on providing effective checks and balances on the state government should it be granted a mandate by the electorate.

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We only are contesting 15 State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seats, so Bersama candidates are offering 'Aku Janji Khidmat' containing five main matters that they will do if elected.

Datuk Seri Mohd. Rafizi Ramli, a leader within Bersama, explained that these pledges are tailored to the party's electoral position, acknowledging that they cannot form a state government independently, even if all their candidates win. Consequently, the 'Service Pledges' are considered more relevant and suitable than traditional manifestos typically offered by larger political coalitions.

The five core pledges include establishing monthly mobile counters for citizen complaints, actively seeking constructive solutions to public grievances, safeguarding citizens' housing rights, advocating for an integrated public transportation system, and rigorously reviewing and monitoring the state government's financial expenditures.

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It involves monthly mobile counters for citizen complaints, finding constructive solutions for citizen complaints, protecting citizens' housing rights, fighting for an integrated public transportation system, and reviewing and monitoring the state government's financial expenditure.

Bersama has also issued comprehensive guidelines to its 15 candidates competing in the election. These guidelines aim to prevent the recurrence of sensitive statements, such as those previously made by a candidate regarding pig farming. Mohd. Rafizi emphasized the importance of careful communication, stating, "I came here with the hope that things like that will not happen again. It's hard for me to answer later. I wrote detailed guidelines for candidates and speakers on how to deliver speeches."

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I came here with the hope that things like that will not happen again. It's hard for me to answer later. I wrote detailed guidelines for candidates and speakers on how to deliver speeches.