Layang-layang: Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Layang-Layang state seat, Guna Balakrishnan, has outlined four key priorities to be implemented within his first 100 days if elected as the constituency's representative in the upcoming Johor state election.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the four priorities are improving street lighting, strengthening internet and telecommunications coverage, addressing the issue of wild animal encroachment, and tackling the theft of oil palm fruit. These issues have been frequently raised by residents during the campaign.
Guna stated that his initial target for street lighting is to resolve between 50 and 60 percent of complaints within the first 100 days. For internet and telecommunications, he believes the issue can be resolved within the same period because the necessary infrastructure, such as feeders, is already in place. Additional transmitters need to be installed in certain areas to improve coverage.
Guna also emphasized his commitment to addressing wild animal encroachment and the theft of oil palm fruit, both of which have been highlighted during his grassroots engagements.
Yesterday, Guna unveiled his manifesto for the Layang-Layang state constituency, which includes a holistic development agenda. This agenda addresses flood issues, upgrades road infrastructure and street lighting, and enhances digital access and internet coverage.
The manifesto also focuses on human capital development by supporting women's entrepreneurship programs, expanding Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) opportunities for youths, and improving the welfare of senior citizens through the establishment of a senior citizen activity centre (PAWE).
The Layang-Layang state constituency, which has 25,181 registered voters, is set for a three-cornered contest involving Guna, Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Chua Jian Boon, and the incumbent Abd Mutalip Abd Rahim, who represents Perikatan Nasional (PN). The Johor state election will be held on July 11, with early voting scheduled for July 7.