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KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 \u2014 As the race for the 16th Johor State Election enters its critical phase, the primary political contenders have released competing manifestos that detail different economic and social blueprints.<\/p>\n
With all 56 state seats contested, these documents outline how each coalition intends to manage Johor\u2019s unique position as a regional economic hub while addressing urgent local concerns regarding the cost of living and infrastructure.<\/p>\n
From economic policies and welfare programmes to governance reforms and development plans, each manifesto presents a distinct strategy to address Johor\u2019s economic and social challenges.<\/p>\n
Barisan Nasional (BN) is anchoring its campaign on the manifesto \u201cMaju Johor<\/em>, Stability Maintained, Progress Continued\u201d. This document outlines 63 pledges across six core pillars: governance, economic development, social safety nets, infrastructure, security and environmental sustainability, and youth development.<\/p>\n
Pakatan Harapan (PH) has introduced \u201cJohor Untuk Semua<\/em>\u201d, a manifesto containing ten pledges built on four pillars: sustainable employment, affordable housing, shared prosperity and a government defined by integrity.<\/p>\n
As both coalitions battle for the mandate, here is a comparison of their primary promises to the electorate.<\/p>\n
Barisan Nasional: Economic scale and social safety nets<\/strong><\/p>\n
BN focuses heavily on high-value employment and industrial growth. Its flagship goal is to create 200,000 quality jobs for Johor residents, including 100,000 premium-wage positions supported by strategic investments in high-technology sectors.<\/p>\n
To assist small businesses, BN proposes an additional RM100 million for interest-free microfinancing. The coalition aims to expand Johor\u2019s economy to RM260 billion by 2030 and increase the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita to RM69,000.<\/p>\n
Housing and welfare are central to the BN platform. The coalition commits RM100 million to repair dilapidated homes for low-income households and another RM100 million to help families build subsidised homes on their own land, including second-generation Felda lots. BN also targets the completion of 70,000 affordable homes as part of a broader plan to deliver 100,000 Rumah Mampu Milik Johor units by 2030, prioritising youth, young families and the B40 and M40 groups.<\/p>\n
To address poverty, BN will allocate RM500 million to help low-income families increase their earnings through education, skills development and targeted social assistance.<\/p>\n
Regarding infrastructure, BN plans to build at least one mini water theme park in each local council and install 10,000 new streetlights statewide to improve safety. To support the low-carbon economy, the coalition aims to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure to 1,245 units by 2030.<\/p>\n
For the younger demographic, BN offers a rental deposit assistance scheme and the construction of 1,000 Rumah Orang Muda Johor using a rent-to-own model for those under 35. Other pledges include a RM200 subsidy for B2 and Class D driving licences for youths from households earning below RM5,000, and a RM100 million boost to the Johor Youth Education Fund for TVET and professional certifications.<\/p>\n\n