SEREMBAN: Perikatan Nasional has released its state manifesto, which focuses on empowering women, expanding the agriculture sector, and building up the youth. Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu highlighted several key tenets of the manifesto, such as providing business training for women and youth and expanding the farming and agriculture sectors. The party plans to champion the cause of women by introducing a RM1 million incubator grant for women entrepreneurs and the Inisiatif Ibu Prihatin Nismilan, which includes a 10% subsidy for childbirth costs. They also aim to partner with state government agencies and the private sector to increase childcare facilities for working families.
Ahmad Faizal also mentioned that aid and counseling would be provided for women who have lost their husbands or have recently separated. In terms of youth assistance, Perikatan plans to establish the Nismilan Mudo and Tani Mudo funds with combined allocations of up to RM2 million annually, which includes e-commerce training. Additionally, they will provide subsidies worth RM300 for first-time holders of B2 motorcycle licenses to stimulate the gig economy in the state. The party also aims to support the e-sports industry by allocating RM1 million per year for its development in each district.
In the education sector, the state manifesto includes a RM2 million allocation for improving religious school facilities. They also plan to offer a 20% subsidy for school bus fares and a RM100 subsidy for each child under the Integrated Special Education Programme. To address cost of living issues, Perikatan plans to expand the Bantuan Bakul Prihatin program. Allowances for community leaders, including Imams and Bilals, will also gradually increase.
Ahmad Faizal mentioned that idle customary land would be utilized for additional farming activities to generate extra income. They will introduce a farming-centric scheme called TaNismilan with a RM5 million allocation. Additionally, a one-stop agency will be established in each district to combat poverty, address social issues, and provide legal aid and support in finding employment. The state manifesto also includes a RM5 million allocation to boost the tourism sector and a RM15 million investment to improve road safety and expand free WiFi coverage.
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