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Johor PH Pledges Health Scheme, 80,000 Affordable Homes
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Johor PH Pledges Health Scheme, 80,000 Affordable Homes

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pakatan Harapan (PH) in Johor has announced 10 pledges for the state election, including a health protection scheme offering up to RM100,000 annually to eligible individuals.
  • The coalition also plans to build 80,000 affordable housing units within five years and allocate RM500 million for youth development programs.
  • PH pledges to create 250,000 high-paying jobs and reduce waiting times at the Malaysia-Singapore border by 50% through integrated transport systems.

Pakatan Harapan (PH) has unveiled its "Johor for All" manifesto, presenting 10 key pledges aimed at the upcoming state election. A central promise is the "Johor Health Scheme," designed to provide eligible residents with up to RM100,000 in annual health coverage. This initiative aims to revive the previous "Johor Health Card," which benefited half a million people, particularly those in the B40, M40, and disabled categories.

PH Johor also plans to build 80,000 affordable housing units within five years, with 16,000 units to be built annually.

— Suhaizan KaiatDescribing housing pledges in the manifesto.

In housing, PH commits to constructing 80,000 affordable homes over five years, with 16,000 units to be built annually. Priority will be given to young families and local workers, alongside efforts to boost housing for second-generation Felda settlers. The coalition also plans to allocate RM500 million for Johor's youth, funding programs like Premium Johor Vocational and Technical Education (TVET), artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics training, a youth entrepreneur fund, and a First Job Guarantee program.

We also intend to provide first-home assistance of RM8,000 to 50,000 young families to receive benefits.

— Suhaizan KaiatDetailing financial aid for young families.

Further pledges include providing RM8,000 in first-home assistance to 50,000 young families. Education initiatives aim for 100% of schools to have high-speed internet by 2030, with AI and robotics labs and digital libraries in all districts. PH also promises to allocate RM1 billion for SMEs and Johor entrepreneurs, targeting 20,000 businesses for digitalization, expanding exports to ASEAN markets, and fostering 10,000 new entrepreneurs.

PH also pledges to create 250,000 high-paying and dignified jobs within five years, with the median salary increasing by at least 30%.

— Andrew Chen Kah EngOutlining employment goals.

The manifesto also includes a commitment to create 250,000 well-paying jobs within five years, aiming for a median salary increase of at least 30%. Additionally, PH vows to reduce waiting times at the Malaysia-Singapore border by up to 50% by enhancing transport integration, utilizing smart technology, and improving border management efficiency. This agenda will be supported by the integration of various transport systems, including the RTS, ETS, Bas.My, and Southern KTM Komuter, to create a seamless cross-border mobility network.

PH also vows to reduce waiting times at the Malaysia-Singapore border by up to 50% by focusing on transport system integration, smart technology use, and more efficient border management.

— Andrew Chen Kah EngAddressing border crossing efficiency.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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