Layang-Layang facilities still lagging despite former MB representation
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- PKR Vice President R. Ramanan claims basic facilities in Layang-Layang state constituency are still lacking.
- Residents face difficulties with banking and telecommunications services.
- Ramanan urged voters to choose wisely in the Johor state election for better development.
Basic facilities in the Layang-Layang state constituency remain underdeveloped, despite the area once being represented by the Johor Menteri Besar, according to PKR Vice President Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. Residents are struggling with inadequate banking and poor telecommunications coverage. Ramanan shared his personal experience of having to bring cash from Kuala Lumpur because finding an ATM was difficult, and noted that only Digi offered somewhat reliable internet service, with Maxis and Celcom being unusable. He argued that an area that produced top state leaders should offer better development and basic amenities for its residents. The lack of job opportunities and development has led many young people to leave the area in search of better livelihoods. Ramanan stressed the need for change through effective leadership that can bring organized development with federal government support. He urged voters to make the right choice in the Johor state election to ensure all areas receive improved development and facilities in the future.
I went to this DUN Layang-Layang, I had to bring money from Kuala Lumpur because it's hard to find an ATM. To use the internet, Maxis can't, Celcom can't, Digi is okay a bit.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.