Ready to rumble: The candidates for the Pelangai by-election raising their hands in unison after submitting their nomination papers. — Bernama
BENTONG: Aspects of development and the welfare of the younger generation are among the focus of Barisan Nasional candidate Datuk Amizar Abu Adam.
Amizar, 50, said apart from continuing with the development agenda of the late incumbent Datuk Seri Johari Harun, matters relating to the youth would be an additional focal point for him.
“I want to focus on the younger generation as many development programmes, activities and opportunities which we can provide are to empower youth in the constituency,” he told reporters after the nomination of candidates at Felda Kemasul community hall here yesterday, Bernama reported.
The Pelangai by-election will see a three-way contest between Amizar, Perikatan Nasional candidate Kasim Samat and Independent candidate Haslihelmy DM Zulhasli.
Kasim, 63, said if given the mandate by the people, he would focus on the issue of development, especially the condition of roads in Pelangai.
He hopes to receive support from the youth based on his experience as a former secondary school and vocational college teacher.
As for Haslihelmy, 36, he wants to champion the interests of the younger generation, especially second and third generation Felda settlers.
“Even though I do not have a good machinery, I will do my best to mobilise efforts for victory,” said Haslihelmy, who is using the car symbol.
Of the total 16,456 eligible voters, there are 7,639 voters aged between 18 and 39, based on Election Commission’s electoral roll.
