MELAKA, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Paya Rumput state seat Datuk Azman Abidin has outlined four key priorities under his ‘Aspirasi Paya Rumput’ agenda to promote comprehensive development in the constituency.
Azman, popularly known as Tok Man, said the priorities focus on improving infrastructure and safety, empowering the local economy, enhancing residential well-being and preparing the younger generation for the future.
He said the infrastructure and safety agenda would address flooding, traffic congestion and road safety through efforts to identify frequently affected areas and coordinate remedial measures with the relevant agencies.
“Attention will also be given to improving road facilities, particularly around schools and along routes used by residents daily,” he said in a statement today.
Under the community economic empowerment agenda, Azman said he would seek to expand support for small traders and local entrepreneurs, including by facilitating access to financing, training, marketing assistance and business digitalisation.
He said coordination involving business premises and licensing would also be prioritised to help traders obtain relevant information and access appropriate support to grow their businesses.
Azman, who is also the political secretary to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said the residential well-being agenda would cover neighbourhood cleanliness, maintenance of local facilities and home repairs for eligible families, subject to established criteria and available allocations.
“For youth development, Aspirasi Paya Rumput emphasises wider access to education, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), industry-related skills and employment opportunities.
“This includes providing information on education assistance, career guidance and links with training institutions and industry players to help young people prepare for the job market,” he said.
Azman said implementing the four priorities, which align with PH's manifesto, ‘Aspirasi Melaka Rumah Kita’, would require cooperation between the state and Federal governments, local authorities and relevant agencies, in accordance with their respective jurisdictions and established procedures.
He added that the approach would also emphasise coordinated action, progress monitoring and transparent communication with the public on the status of proposals, applications, approvals and project implementation.
Polling is set for Nov 14. For the latest updates on the 16th Melaka state election, visit https://election.bernama.com/prn/melaka/2026/.
-- BERNAMA