Datuk Chan Foong Hin said development does not come simply because a party wins an election, but through close cooperation between the state and federal governments.
SEREMBAN: A state’s development is not determined by political colours or slogans, but by leadership with vision, clear policies and the ability to implement projects that benefit the people.
DAP Policy director and Pakatan Harapan (PH) manifesto committee member Datuk Chan Foong Hin said development does not come simply because a party wins an election, but through close cooperation between the state and federal governments.
“Development takes place when the federal government and the state government work closely together, backed by well-planned strategies, consistent policies and the political commitment to implement the projects that have been planned,” he said in a Facebook post today.
He said the election is not a contest to determine which political ‘colour’ is superior, but a choice between leaders and parties capable of delivering an implementable development plan.
“If the state and federal governments continue to move in the same direction, I am confident that the strategic projects that have been planned can be realised more quickly for the progress of Negeri Sembilan and the well-being of all its people,” he said.
Commenting on PH’s manifesto for Negeri Sembilan polls, Chan said it does not merely promise change, but offers 10 key commitments and five high-impact projects formulated based on the coalition’s experience in administering the state as well as the Unity Government’s experience in governing the country.
He said three of the five projects are directly related to transport and logistics.
“No investor will come simply because they hear political speeches. They come because there is an efficient rail network, good roads, modern ports and government policies that inspire confidence in the business community.
“This is the difference between politics that offers solutions and politics that merely plays on perception. PH chooses to talk about projects, investments and the state’s economic future, rather than making political colours the measure of development,” he said.
The Election Commission (EC) has set July 28 for early voting in the Negeri Sembilan state election, while polling will take place on Aug 1.
