BN Johor chairman: PH, PN unprepared to govern state, criticizes unfulfilled promises

Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Chairman of Barisan Nasional (BN) in Johor, has criticized Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Perikatan Nasional (PN), stating their failure to announce election manifestos indicates unpreparedness to serve the people. Ghazi asserted that BN, in contrast, has proactively prepared its manifesto, aiming to transform Johor into a developed state by 2030.

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Manifesto BN is a continuation of the six cores of Maju Johor that were announced in 2022.

He explained that BN's manifesto is a continuation of the "Maju Johor" (Developed Johor) initiatives introduced in 2022. These initiatives encompass various agendas, including housing and youth programs, alongside the "Bantuan Kasih Johor" (Johor Love Aid) assistance. Ghazi suggested that other parties might struggle to present manifestos because their previous promises were often "sweet talk" and unrealistic.

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Other parties, perhaps they find it difficult to share a manifesto because most previous manifestos were sweet promises, promises of the moon and stars.

Ghazi highlighted specific unfulfilled promises by PH, such as the Automated Rapid Transit (ART) project, the full implementation of Sultanah Aminah Hospital 2, and the complete operation of Pasir Gudang Hospital. He noted that the ART project, announced years ago, has seen no progress, and Pasir Gudang Hospital, slated for full operation by June, remains incomplete.

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Until now, these three matters have not been implemented. For example, E-ART has been announced for two or three years but there has been no progress until now. Pasir Gudang Hospital was promised to be fully operational by June this year, but it is still not finished until now.

"Therefore, I believe people no longer trust them when they make promises," Ghazi stated. "Announcing is easy, but implementing it will show whether the leaders are sincere or not." BN Johor's manifesto outlines 63 commitments based on the six "Maju Johor" pillars, focusing on creating 200,000 quality jobs and increasing access to subsidized housing with a RM100 million fund.

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Therefore, I believe people no longer trust them when they make promises. Announcing is easy, but implementing it will show whether the leaders are sincere or not.