MELAKA – Incumbent chief minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali promised that amendments would be made to the Malacca Land Rules 1966 to further simplify matters on land transactions if Barisan Nasional (BN) continued to be given the mandate in tomorrow’s state election.
Sulaiman, who is defending the Lendu seat in the election, said that such transactions would also include applications for the extension of land leases.
“To voters, especially the Chinese, if BN is given the mandate, we will amend the Malacca Land Rules 1966.
“In this case, landowners, including in new villages and shops, can apply for extensions to their leases 10 years before they end,” he told a press conference in Ayer Keroh here today.
The proposed amendment is part of the 103 initiatives contained in the BN manifesto, themed Stability for Prosperity.
He also gave his assurance he would overcome the flood problems in the state.
“This issue has been going on for a long time. The project to resolve the problem is in the pipeline, with a total of RM930 million allocated for the purpose. Five years will be given to implement and complete projects.
“If given the mandate, we will continue the projects that have been planned,” he added.
On the BN campaign, he said it was going smoothly and that he hoped it would remain so until the end of campaigning at 11.59pm today.
Commenting on BN’s chances, Sulaiman expressed confidence that the coalition would win more than 18 seats.
He appealed to Melaka voters to come out in full force to exercise their rights, and if possible, to come out to vote early due to the uncertain weather.
“I appeal to the people of Melaka to give a bigger and stronger mandate to BN to ensure the stability and prosperity of the state and its people,” he added.
Tomorrow, Sulaiman will cast his vote at the polling centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Durian Daun, Alor Gajah, at 8am.
He is in a three-cornered fight for the Lendu seat against Abdullah Mahadi of Perikatan Nasional and Mohd Asri Ibrahim from Pakatan Harapan.
Sulaiman won the state seat with a slim majority of 627 votes in the 14th general election. – Bernama, November 19, 2021
