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Sikamat Residents Should Keep Choosing Pakatan Harapan
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Malaysia /Elections & Politics

Sikamat Residents Should Keep Choosing Pakatan Harapan

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

Interview Named sources Context piece
  • Pakatan Harapan candidate Nor Azman Mohamad expresses confidence in support from Sikamat voters.
  • He notes positive feedback from residents and good reception to the coalition's manifesto, particularly regarding aid for the elderly and initiatives for the M40 group.
  • Nor Azman urges voters to make rational choices based on performance and service records, rather than campaign sentiments.

Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Nor Azman Mohamad feels increasingly confident about his support in the Sikamat state constituency after more than a week of campaigning. He reports receiving positive feedback from residents during his interactions.

Besides traffic congestion, residents also face infrastructure and facility issues because many areas in Sikamat are old.

โ€” Nor Azman MohamadDescribing issues faced by residents in Sikamat.

Nor Azman highlighted that the PH manifesto has been well-received, especially initiatives aimed at increasing aid for the elderly and providing benefits for the M40 income group. He believes this positive reception can translate into votes on election day.

Their presence requires comprehensive action from various parties and not just at the constituency level.

โ€” Nor Azman MohamadRegarding the presence of the Rohingya community in Taman Jujur.

Addressing campaign issues, Nor Azman acknowledged concerns about traffic congestion and infrastructure maintenance in older housing areas within Sikamat. He also touched upon the issue of Rohingya community presence in Taman Jujur, stating it requires comprehensive action from various parties and continuous enforcement by authorities due to local safety and economic competition concerns.

On average, the initiatives and manifesto have received positive reactions, especially among the elderly.

โ€” Nor Azman MohamadDiscussing the reception of the PH manifesto.

As a local candidate, Nor Azman believes his accessibility and community ties are an advantage. He urged voters to assess candidates based on their track records and service capabilities, rather than succumbing to short-term campaign sentiments. He stressed the importance of rational decision-making for the long-term well-being of the constituency.

They can easily meet me. I am also a member of the local mosque's congregation, I live here, meaning there is no issue for them to find me, God willing.

โ€” Nor Azman MohamadHighlighting his advantage as a local candidate.
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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.