Kuala lumpur: Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidates contesting the Negeri Sembilan state election in the four state seats under the Jempol parliamentary constituency have pledged to focus on resolving structural issues, improving basic amenities, and safeguarding the welfare of FELDA settlers.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, PH's Jeram Padang state seat candidate, G. Manivannan, emphasized his commitment to addressing employment opportunities, education, and infrastructure issues. With nearly 20 years of political experience, including serving as a former Member of Parliament for Kapar and political secretary to the PKR president, Manivannan expressed confidence that voters in the traditionally Barisan Nasional (BN)-held seat are now more discerning in assessing candidates' capabilities.
Manivannan stated his understanding of both state and federal government structures and his ability to bring opportunities to the grassroots. He will face a four-cornered contest against incumbent Datuk Mohd Zaidy Abdul Kadir of BN, R. Sri Sanjeevan of Bersatu, and Dayana Dal of ASLI.
PH's Serting state seat candidate, Yaacob Mahmood, who has resided in Bandar Baru Serting for 43 years, is committed to championing the welfare of FELDA settlers, particularly the second generation. He highlighted that restrictions on electricity and water connections for second-generation settlers' homes are being addressed following attention from PH and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In Serting, Yaacob will face a three-cornered contest against incumbent Mohd Fairuz Mohd Isa of PN and Bersatu candidate Muhammad Noraffendy Mohd Salleh @ Affendy Salleh.
Similarly, PH candidate for the Palong state seat, Mohd Zahin Zinal Abidin, aims to focus on issues affecting the future of the FELDA community, especially in housing, welfare, and economic empowerment. As a second-generation FELDA settler, Mohd Zahin will contest against incumbent Datuk Mustapha Nagoor of BN and Bersatu candidate Rebin Birham.
The Bahau state seat will feature a straight fight between incumbent and Negeri Sembilan DAP vice-chairman Teo Kok Seong and BN candidate Chong Fui Ming. The Election Commission (EC) has scheduled early voting for July 28 and polling day for August 1 for the Negeri Sembilan state election.