Pekan nanas: Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Pekan Nanas state constituency Yeo Tung Siong is confident that his service record for two terms in the constituency can serve as a basis for him to regain the seat in this Johor state election. The former Pekan Nanas assemblyman for two terms from 2013 to 2022 said his confidence was also strengthened by the positive response he received throughout the campaign period after meeting almost 60 per cent of voters through various programmes.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Yeo has engaged with voters through walkabout programmes, talks, group meetings, house-to-house visits, and visits to public markets, flea markets, and restaurants. "So far, the response received has been very encouraging," he told Bernama.

The former vice-principal and discipline teacher expressed his commitment to rely on his performance as an elected representative, emphasizing his accessibility and willingness to personally visit those who need help. During his tenure, Yeo implemented efforts including securing a RM500,000 allocation for straightening the flow of the Pulai River to address flooding, alongside collaborating on a ditch project at Kampung Melayu Raya.

Traffic congestion and job opportunities have been prominent issues raised by voters, Yeo noted. If elected again, he plans to prioritize two shortcut projects to reduce travel time between Pontian and Johor Bahru and to organize career carnivals in collaboration with major companies to create job opportunities.

Yeo also aims to ensure appropriate assistance is provided to those in need through government agencies such as the Social Welfare Department, SOCSO, and related institutions. The Pekan Nanas state seat is witnessing a one-on-one competition between Yeo and the incumbent Tan Eng Meng from Barisan Nasional.

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