Malaysia: PH opposition alliance launches election manifesto
Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) opposition alliance on March 8 issued its election manifesto that contains bold points.
President of PH opposition alliance, former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. (Source: AFP/VNA)Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) opposition alliance on March 8 issued its election manifesto that contains bold points.
Under the manifesto, PH commits to limiting the tenure of the Prime Minister and Governor to two terms. Besides, the Prime Minister will no longer hold the post of Finance Minister and the number of ministers in the PM’s Office will be reduced from ten to three.
The manifesto mentions reducing people’s burdens and cost of living, spurring a sustainable economy, returning the status of Sabah and Sarawak states according to the Malaysia Agreement 1963, and creating a moderate and inclusive Malaysia.
Besides, the manifesto also gives five commitments and ten reforms expected to be implemented in the first five years of leadership if the alliance wins the election, which is scheduled to take place before July 2018.
The upcoming election is the 14th in the country.-VNA
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