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KINABATANGAN: Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election, Mohd Kurniawan Naim Moktar (pic), on Thursday launched his manifesto featuring 10 pledges for the constituency.

According to the manifesto uploaded on his official Facebook page, he pledged to establish the Kinabatangan Strategic Development Council (MPSK) to oversee development plans for the constituency, with opposition representatives to be appointed to ensure a process of checks and balances.

The Kinabatangan Umno Youth Chief also promised to table financial reports every six months, establish a collection centre for marine and river produce to boost fishermen’s income and provide public transport services in Kinabatangan.

The manifesto also includes the establishment of the Kinabatangan Foundation (Yakin) for education, welfare, and emergency aid; the creation of a tourism and cultural hub; and the transformation of Polling District Centres (PDM) into “Laman Stay Belia” hubs.

Other initiatives include the introduction of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes, the implementation of free e-tuition and the provision of periodic free health screenings.

“Today, I do not come with sweet promises. I come with a work plan that can be audited, monitored and questioned by the people. I may be young and new, but I am confident that sincerity coupled with clear planning will overcome repeated empty promises.

“I want Kinabatangan to move forward through work, not rhetoric. Employ me for the job, reprimand me if I stray, and judge me by the results,” he said.

The Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election involves a three-cornered contest between Mohd Kurniawan Naim, Datuk Saddi Abdul Rahman (Warisan) and Goldam Hamid (Independent).

Meanwhile, the Lamag state seat will see a straight fight between Mohd Ismail Ayob (BN) and Mazliwati Abdul Malek (Warisan).

The twin by-elections are being held following the death of the incumbent, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, 66, on Dec 5 last year.

The Election Commission (EC) has set tomorrow (Saturday) as the polling day for both seats.