Candidate vows to build palm oil factory in Sedili

Muszaide Makmor, the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Sedili state seat, has outlined a vision for a new phase of development in the area, prioritizing economic empowerment for residents. A key proposal is the establishment of an integrated palm oil factory, which he anticipates will generate more than 200 employment opportunities and stimulate economic activity in Sedili.

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The effort to increase residents' income is also being driven through cooperation with the Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, and higher education institutions (IPT) including Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) through various agricultural and aquaculture projects.

To further enhance the economic prospects of the local population, Muszaide plans to collaborate with Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and higher education institutions such as Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). These partnerships will focus on various agricultural and aquaculture projects. Initiatives like fish, mud crab, and giant freshwater prawn breeding programs in Sungai Sedili Kecil and Sungai Sedili Besar are expected to create new income streams for the community. Muszaide noted that residents in Aping Timur have also expressed interest in expanding such projects to Felda areas to support the second generation's income.

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Fish, mud crab, and giant freshwater prawn breeding projects, respectively, are implemented in Sungai Sedili Kecil and Sungai Sedili Besar, among the initiatives capable of opening new income opportunities for the local community.

Muszaide is seeking to retain the Sedili seat in the upcoming Johor state election, where he faces a three-cornered contest against Rasman Ithnain of Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Amirul Husni Onn of Pakatan Harapan (PH). In the 2022 Johor state election, Muszaide won the seat with 12,063 votes, defeating three other candidates with a majority of 5,679 votes. He acknowledges that there is still much to accomplish if given another mandate, but ultimately believes the voters will assess his performance during his nearly one term as a representative.

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When I enter my zone, villagers say there's no need for ceramah, they already know me.

He expressed confidence based on the positive reception during his campaign, with some constituents indicating they are already familiar with his work ethic. "When I enter my zone, villagers say there's no need for ceramah (speeches), they already know me," he said. "They feel like giving me another chance because there are still many things I haven't finished." Muszaide emphasized his commitment to assisting all residents regardless of their political background.

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They feel like giving me another chance because there are still many things I haven't finished.