BN launched its 17-point manifesto for Tanjong Datu by-election.

suppadmin | February 10, 2017

The state Barisan Nasional (BN) launched its 17-point manifesto entitled ‘Together We Will Carry On Tok’s Legacy’ for the Tanjong Datu by-election.

Chief Minister, Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg who is also the BN Chairman, led leaders of its component parties PBB, SUPP, SPDP and PRS as well as the family of the late Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem, to read out the 17 points in the manifesto during the launch at the Lundu Community Hall.

Abang Jo said they would continue Adenan’s efforts and concern for the betterment of the state.

He also announced that continuing the quest for Sarawak’s rights is on top of the list in the manifesto and assured that infrastructure projects such as for water, electricity and road would continue including the RM4 million which had been allocated to connect 16 longhouses to the main grid.

The points in the manifesto are as follows:

1. To continue the quest for Sarawak’s rights

2. To safeguard the security of the people against encroachment by illegal immigrants

4. To preserve peace and harmony among the people

5. To protect rights of NCR landowners

6. To conserve and protect the pristine environment

7. To care for the welfare of the less fortunate

8. To provide more affordable and low-cost housing

9. To accelerate the provision of roads, water, electricity and telecommunication

10. To improve and expand the coverage of health services

11. To encourage more participation and create opportunities for women on socio-economic activities

12. To harness the potential of youth and increase opportunities for them through 1Malaysia Youth City (1MYC)

13. To promote and provide technical education through Centre of Technical Excellence (Centexs)

14. To recognise Chinese education and to provide assistance to Chinese schools

15. To adopt English as the second official language of Sarawak, alongside Bahasa Malaysia

16. To provide more and better business premises for entrepreneurs

17. To transform Lundu and Sematan into a major tourist destination in Sarawak

Before reading the above, Abang Johari pledged to continue all the policies of Adenan, who passed away on Jan 11. “Tok Nan implemented a lot of policies, more than 53 of them.”