Melaka:Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Datuk Azman Abidin is leveraging his experience in Putrajaya to enhance services and development in Paya Rumput if elected in the upcoming Melaka state election.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Azman has identified several pressing needs in Paya Rumput, such as the lack of a public open hall, which forces residents to use suraus and schools for community events. His role as the Political Secretary to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim could aid in securing funding for public infrastructure improvements, including the construction of an open hall.

Azman emphasizes the importance of his position in facilitating comprehensive changes for Paya Rumput and the broader Melaka region. With over 20 years of political experience, he intends to serve as a bridge between federal and state governments, asserting that collaboration is crucial to resolving public issues.

To support local small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Azman plans to bring federal agencies to Paya Rumput, offering entrepreneurs insights into available grants, financial assistance, and training. He proposes bi-annual exhibitions to connect entrepreneurs with these agencies, potentially enhancing product quality and market reach, particularly for local products like dodol and cencaluk.

The Paya Rumput constituency will witness a three-cornered contest among Azman, Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate Rafie Ahmad, and Abdul Rashid Abu Bakar of Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama). The Election Commission has scheduled polling for November 14, with early voting taking place today.