Kuala lumpur: BN tonight launched its manifesto for the Lamag state by-election, themed 'Lamag Wajah Baharu', outlining seven pledges for voters in the constituency. According to BERNAMA News Agency, the manifesto was unveiled at the Malam Galau programme held at Dataran Terminal by BN candidate for the Lamag by-election, Mohd Ismail Ayob. The event was attended by the coalition's candidate for the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election, Mohd Kurniawan Naim Moktar. The first pledge focuses on establishing the People's Housing Project (PPR) to provide affordable homes for the B40 and M40 groups. The second pledge emphasizes the development of tourism, handicrafts, entrepreneurship, and cultural sectors in the area. The third pledge proposes setting up a Kinabatangan college or skills institute to create education and job opportunities. The fourth pledge aims to enhance sports facilities with a complex or mini-complex in Kinabatangan. The fifth pledge is directed at improving basic infrastructure and ensurin g a stable and safe 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 pledge offers a RM1,000 incentive for youth pursuing higher education and young families in the constituency. Meanwhile, Mohd Kurniawan Naim stated that his manifesto for the Kinabatangan parliamentary constituency, which outlines 10 pledges, would be launched soon. The manifesto includes pledges to empower technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to prevent young people in Kinabatangan from dropping out of school and initiatives to increase the number of youth development centres in rural areas. The Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election will feature Mohd Kurniawan Naim facing off against Datuk Saddi Abdul Rahman (Warisan) and Goldam Hamid (Independent). The Lamag state by-election is a direct contest between Mohd Ismail and Mazliwati Abdul Malek (Warisan). These by-elections follow the death o f the incumbent, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, on December 5 last year. The Election Commission has scheduled polling day for both by-elections on January 24, with early voting set for January 20.