By Shikin Louis
BINTULU, Oct 29: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has launched its 14 thrust manifesto, which focuses on the continuity of developing infrastructure and socio-economy in the efforts to retain N67 Jepak.
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan described the manifesto as comprehensive, pragmatic, and realistic, covering various fields to protect the interests and welfare of the people and develop the future of the Jepak constituency and Sarawak.
“This is our commitment and determination. This isn’t ‘omong kosong’ (empty words) like the opposing candidates are making it out to be.
“We are not ‘tanam tebu di bibir’ (sugarcoating), but we will make sure that the promises and commitments in this manifesto are implemented as best as possible,” he said during the launch of GPS Manifesto for Jepak by-election held here today.
Awang Tengah, also Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) deputy president, further reminded Jepak voters not to waste the constituency’s future by supporting candidates from other parties still unclear on their struggle.
He stated that even though it is only a by-election, GPS is committed to ensuring a large win to give great meaning for it to fight for the rights of Sarawak and fulfil the dreams of Jepak constituents.
The Jepak by-election will see a three-corner fight between GPS candidate Iskandar Turkee, Chieng Lea Phing of Sarawak People Aspiration’s Party (Aspirasi), and Stevenson Joseph Sumbang of Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK).
The 14 thrust under GPS N67 Jepak Election Manifesto 2023
1. Ensuring Sarawak’s political stability and strength.
2. Protecting the sovereignty and maintaining security of Sarawak.
3. Enhancing government services based on integrity and good governance.
4. Developing basic infrastructures such as roads, bridges, ports and airports.
5. Expanding the coverage and quality of water and electricity supplies, telecommunication towers and internet services.
6. Transforming Jepak area and developing Jepak satellite town.
7. Recognising Native Customary Rights (NCR) land and continuing of land surveys.
8. Providing affordable houses, developing more resettlement schemes including carrying out village expansion, home repair and longhouse construction assistances in DUN N67 Jepak.
9. Developing quality human capital through technical and vocational education and training.
10. Expanding the accessibility and quality of health services.
11. Accelerating the development of agriculture, manufacturing, services, tourism and creative industries to drive the economy of DUN N67 Jepak.
12. Providing infrastructures, grants, market access and entrepreneurial training for small-medium entrepreneurs, traders and hawkers in DUN N67 Jepak.
13. Implementing inclusive policies that ensure freedom of religious and the liberty to practise respective customs, cultures and heritage in DUN N67 Jepak for social harmony and unity.
14. Ascertaining active participation of youth in the development of Jepak.
— DayakDaily
