Kuala lumpur: Voters should assess the manifestos of parties contesting the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election based on their ability to translate pledges into action, rather than merely the promises made during the election campaign.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Senior political advisor to Prime Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said that while all parties had their own priorities and commitments, the key consideration was whether they had the ability to fulfil the promises made after receiving the people's mandate. "We have seen three manifestos from Pakatan Harapan (PH), Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN), and I believe each has its own focus. I leave it to voters to evaluate them, but what matters most is that the promises made in these manifestos are fulfilled," he emphasized.
Tengku Zafrul highlighted the track record of the Negeri Sembilan PH government over the past two years and eight months, noting that many commitments outlined have already been implemented. He stressed the importance of implementing the manifesto rather than just making promises. He shared these insights while on the campaign trail with PH candidate for the Sri Tanjung seat, Datuk Dr G. Rajasekaran.
As an ex-officio member of the PKR Political Bureau, Tengku Zafrul remarked that the Negeri Sembilan government's performance under the PH administration should be a key factor for voters in the upcoming election. He also addressed rumors of a split within Negeri Sembilan PKR, stating that, based on his observations, there were no issues of sabotage against candidates.
Meanwhile, Rajasekaran expressed confidence in retaining the Sri Tanjung seat, citing a positive response from voters throughout the campaign. The seat is being contested by five candidates: Rajasekaran (PH), A. Achuthan (BN), M. Leevineshwaraan (Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia - Bersatu), Datuk A. Saravanan (Independent), and Islah Wahyudi (Independent).
Early voting for the Negeri Sembilan state election is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, with polling set for August 1.