Johor BN launches GE14 manifesto
JOHOR BAHRU, April 14 (Bernama) -- Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) today launched its maniifesto for the 14th general election (GE14) , themed 'Johor Team For A New Decade: Pledges for the Future' which contained 230 pledges for the people of Johor.
Johor BN chairman Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the 'Johor Hi-5' manifesto' has five core thrusts namely economic growth; provision of comprehensive infrastructure; development of the mind, talent and skills; high performance leadership and establishment of a sustainable, Islamic and cultured community.
"These pledges are guided by three targets namely to meet the needs as well as enhance the well-being of the people as a whole, positioning Johor as a new southern economic power that has its own unique, significant and meaningful contribution to Malaysia as well as preparing and propelling Johor as a competitor to all, especially Singapore.
"We will not let Johor to simply become a backyard for anyone, what more just merely being an observer to Singapore. So, Johor or better known as the 'Southern Tigers' will start showing its fangs and stripes for this specific mission that I shall call 'Chasing the Lion'," he said when launching the Johor BN manisfesto, here today.
Also present were Johor BN deputy chairman Datuk Dr Abdul Latif Ahmad, Johor MCA chairman Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, Johor MIC chairman Datuk M. Asojan and Johor MyPPP chairman Datuk Dr Sivakumar.
Apart from the five core thrusts, Johor BN also pledged to focus on five target groups namely Orang Muda Johor (OMJ) (Young Johoreans in English), the Felda community, disabled people, the Orang Asli, women and mothers.
The manifesto also touches on all aspects of the people's wellbeing and assures that no Johorean will be left behind in order to face the task ahead taking into consideration the needs of all districts in the state over the next five years,
Priority will also be given to efforts to reduce the cost of living, strengthen the housing agenda, make a success of mega projects, create job opportunities and entrepreneurs, with the overriding principle being that the people came first in all considerations.
Mohamed Khaled said among the other pledges were offering RM50 as education savings for each child born in Johor, pocket money of RM100 for Year 1 pupils based on eligibility, setting up Pusat Asuhan Muafakat Johor child care centres and expanding the Bas Muafakat Johor free bus service to serve schools, housing estates and industry.
He said the BN is also committed to make a success of mega projects to spur economic growth including completing the Petrochemical Intergrated Development Project (RAPID) , develop Taman Industri Pengerang which has a gross development value of RM1.1 billion and continue developing the Johor Bio Desaru Food Valley.
-- BERNAMA
