Johor candidate vows local economic benefits from investment
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Pakatan Harapan candidate Arthur Chiong Sen Sern aims to ensure local residents benefit from foreign economic investment in the Bukit Batu district.
- Sen Sern highlights job opportunities and local development as key benefits for the community.
- He plans to engage with residents, especially youth, to understand their views and address local issues.
Arthur Chiong Sen Sern, a Pakatan Harapan candidate for the Bukit Batu state seat, is committed to ensuring that local residents directly benefit from the economic prosperity generated by foreign investment in the district. He emphasizes that the development and investment flowing into the area must be shared with the surrounding community.
"We will maintain the rights of the people so they can feel the impact of the investment brought into this district," Sen Sern stated. "For example, they will get job opportunities and will not have to go far away."
We will maintain the rights of the people so they can feel the impact of the investment brought into this district.
Sen Sern pointed to the significant development observed in Bukit Batu over the past four years, including the operation of numerous factories and a vibrant business sector. He also highlighted his success in resolving long-standing traffic congestion issues at local roundabouts and bends.
Looking ahead, Sen Sern and his campaign team plan to actively engage with local residents, particularly young people, to listen to their perspectives and concerns. He also intends to conduct walkabouts in all neighborhoods and villages to meet people from all age groups.
For example, they will get job opportunities and will not have to go far away.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.