BN’s Mohd Ismail Ayob unveils ‘Lamag Wajah Baharu’ manifesto with pledges on housing, tourism, education, and youth incentives ahead of the Jan 24 poll
KINABATANGAN: Barisan Nasional (BN) has launched its manifesto for the Lamag state by-election, themed ‘Lamag Wajah Baharu’, outlining seven pledges for voters.
The manifesto was unveiled at the Malam Galau programme held at Dataran Terminal here by BN candidate Mohd Ismail Ayob.
BN’s candidate for the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election, Mohd Kurniawan Naim Moktar, was also in attendance.
The first pledge involves establishing a People’s Housing Project (PPR) to provide affordable homes for the B40 and M40 groups.
The second focuses on developing tourism, handicrafts, entrepreneurship, and cultural sectors.
The third proposes setting up a Kinabatangan college or skills institute to create education and job opportunities.
The fourth aims to enhance sports facilities with a complex or mini-complex in Kinabatangan.
The fifth focuses on improving basic infrastructure while ensuring a stable electricity supply for all homes, schools, and businesses.
The sixth pledge calls for the development of Bandar Seri Milian as a new town to accelerate Lamag’s growth.
The seventh offers a RM1,000 incentive for youth pursuing higher education and young families in the constituency.
Meanwhile, Mohd Kurniawan Naim said his manifesto for the Kinabatangan parliamentary constituency, which sets out 10 pledges, would be launched soon.
He said the manifesto included pledges to empower technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to help prevent school dropouts.
The Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election will see Mohd Kurniawan Naim challenged by Datuk Saddi Abdul Rahman (Warisan) and Goldam Hamid (Independent).
The Lamag state by-election is a straight fight between Mohd Ismail and Mazliwati Abdul Malek (Warisan).
The by-elections are being held following the death of the incumbent, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, on Dec 5 last year.
The Election Commission has set polling day for both by-elections for Jan 24, with early voting scheduled for Jan 20.
