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Parental involvement is vital towards the success We will replace school expulsion with community
of education. On our part, we will empower works for students with disciplinary problems and
Parent-Community Associations (PIBK) and celebrate racial diversity through fair treatments
Parent Teach Associations (PTA) to play a bigger and assistance to all schools.
role in supporting the development of our
students. We will energize public universities via granting
of autonomous status and more funding for
To ensure that no student is left behind, we research and development.
will also focus on initiatives to help support
students from underprivileged and troubled We will ensure merit-based university entrance
background. We will look into existing initiatives system does not interfere with the needs of
globally such as the No Child Left Behind Act ethnic minorities from Sabah and Sarawak.
in the United States and Keeping Kids in School
initiative in Australia to design a comprehensive We wil establish an international university and
solution to address the challenges of supporting campus with twinning programmes in Sabah.
disadvantaged students.
We will expand practical training opportunities
The risk of mental health among students is for students by establishing new institutes of
undeniable and in order to address this, we will technology focusing on STEM and incentives
allocate more counsellors and provide a support to companies employing students for practical
system for students in schools. trainings.



MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE PEOPLE


The people are the heart and soul of a nation. If they are able to live life to the fullest and
achieve their best potentials, then the country will develop in stability and happiness.
Realising this, we put the development of talents and greater upward mobility as

the priority of our manifesto. We understand that when the government invests in
nurturing local talents, the whole country benefits.








Employment Opportunities





At the brink of an industrial revolution, talents We will establish 1 million skilled job
have to prepare themselves to face a new set opportunities for Malaysians to replace foreign
of challenges set in the landscape of an ever workers within 3 years and 1 million new job
changing industry. With this in mind, we set to opportunities in the non-conventional work
empower our human capital in order for them to sector (e.g. start-up entrepreneur, online and
compete with the global market. digital, nano technology, solar power).

We want to encourage more graduates to We will work together with GLCs and the private
participate in the tourism industry by creating sector to create high quality jobs for fresh
a Tourist Guide Scheme and where more than graduates and ensure they will represent 35% of
50,000 new job opportunities will be offered. the nation’s workforce.

As our economic corridors expand to receive We will create 50,000 high-income jobs under
more investments and build better infrastructure the Industrial Development Course by MSC.
to boost the region’s economy, we will ensure We will ensure that GLCs employ 10% of local
that Malaysians will benefit by offering 470,000 graduates annually.
job opportunities.
We will set up an Employment Matching
We will increase the number of training Committee for university graduates and increase
institutions to produce local professionals for the involvement and increase the involvement of
international market workforce and increase the Sabah and Sarawak natives in modern industries.
number of local specialists specialist training
centres in the fields of electrical wiring, plumbing We will provide special incentives to generate
and plastering. job opportunities via the application of sciences
and technology.
The potentials of the Halal Industry are immense
and Malaysia must take the opportunity by We will offer tax incentives to private companies
investing in generating better skills and talents that hire veterans and encourage working
to meet the industry’s demands. We aim to individuals to pursue continuous/life-long
boost the industry’s performance and generate learning.
more than 350,000 job opportunities.

Diversifying Talents


We will centralize job seeking platforms under We will overcome the unemployment
Ministry of Human Resources. We will encourage problem among graduates by increasing their
working individuals to pursue continuous life- marketability through apprenticeship and skill
long learning. We will provide special incentives schemes.
to generate job opportunities via application of
sciences and technology. We will encourage industries in Malaysia to
become a training ground by producing local
We will offer tax incentives to private companies professional expatriate workers for international
hiring veterans. markets – such as the aviation and aerospace,
petroleum, geotechnical, halal, nursing, and
We will improve the implementation of the medicinal industries.
1Malaysia Training Scheme (SL1M) and ensure
GLC companies take 10% of graduates each We will ensure that those who are less likely to
year. be in the academic field will take up vocational
courses and be proficient in any field.
We will increase the number of local professionals
to meet international job markets – such as the To nurture more entrepreneurs and help
aviation and aerospace, petroleum, geotechnical, graduates diversity their income, we will create
halal, nursing, and medicinal industries. 78,000 TVET graduates and micro entrepreneurs
via the eUsahawan platform.





THRUST 6



NATIONAL




SECURITY

INTERNAL SECURITY & FOREIGN POLICY



Your safety is our utmost priority. Growing regional threats spanning from the rise
in influence among terrorist cells and strong presence of organised crime requires
Malaysia to reexamine at its internal security and foreign policy. At the same time,
Malaysians are exposed to cyber threats that can inflict harm in various ways and
degrees. We believe that every Malaysian deserves to feel secure and comfortable in
their own home and we will go to great lengths to keep you safe.












Safety of the People






We will implement the National Security Policy We will establish a Data Collection Centre to
through the Total Defense & Security concept facilitate the Police Reporting System (PRC).
under MKN through NBOs.
We will ensure full usage of CCTVs in police lock-
We will increase the people’s involvement in ups.
security preservation. We will implement safe city
concept in every municipalities. We will increase We will upgrade assets and capability of the
the number of Rakan Cop and well-trained Malaysian Armed Forces.
auxiliary police personnel. We will also place
detector system at all LRT and MRT stations. We will empower the Sabah Immigration
Department particularly in solving the issue of
We will improve the effectiveness of border the entry of illegals via Labuan.
control by increasing the number of control
posts and enforcement members. We will also establish a strategic alignment
centre.
We will monitor and curb the movement and
activities of religious and racial extremism,
including on internet channels.


We will empower security agencies by increasing
integrated patrolling programs and enhancing
the capability of security agencies by maximising
existing resources, procuring high-tech
equipment.

Street Crime and Cyber Crime


In order to deter street crime, we will take In our rapidly globalising world, crime is not only
extra measures to ensure that your safety is committed on the ground but can also be found
guaranteed. everywhere on the internet. Due to this, we will
also prioritise the determent of cyber crime.
We will combat organized crimes, cyber and
white-collar crimes. We will create an online/digital platform of
criminal complaints – including cyber crime
We will augment the efforts to fight drug abuse, complaints. We will also provide incentives to
trafficking and revitalising drug rehabilitation those who inform regarding the crime.
institutions and measures.
We will ensure that action and feedback from the
We will combat street crime by increasing the authorities will be done within 24 hours.
number of CCTVs in hotspot locations so that
criminals will be easier to identify. We will intensify the war on drug abuse and
smuggling. We will also enhance rehabilitation
We will increase the number of street lights in centres for substance abuse and internet
high crime areas to avoid. We will implement addiction.
safe city approaches in each PBT.

Illegal Immigrants and Foreign Workers



We will eliminate the dependency on foreign We aim to implement the zero-illegal immigrants
workers within 2 years and execute punishments policy and resolve illegal immigrants issues as
on Pendatang Asing Tanpa Izin (PATI). recommended by Technical Committee of the
Royal Commission of Inquiry.
We will improve the enforcement of health and
safety screenings of migrant workers. We will
control and oversee activities of foreigners,
including international students.

Foreign Policy



Our new foreign policies will guarantee the We will support efforts towards strengthening
interests of the nation and the well-being of the ASEAN communities and maintain our
people through its active regional and global commitment and participation in international
roles. organizations such as the United Nations, OIC,
NAM, and the Commonwealth.
We will establish a proactive and balanced foreign
policy and ensure that the country’s sovereignty We will continue to strengthen the international
and security is safe from foreign intervention. trade bloc and maintain Malaysia as an investment
and tourism hub.
We will solve global security issues through
humanitarian outreach programs in conflict areas We will involve Malaysia actively in the effort
such as Rakhine, Southern Thailand, Southern to reduce global based on the Paris Climate
Philippines, Syria, and Palestine. Agreement.


We vow to work together to preserve the We will fight for a global humanitarian foundation.
environment.
We will enhance Malaysia’s involvement in
We will strengthen balanced relations with all international trade blocs.
major powers in line with neutrality and simplicity
(wasatiyyah). We will make sure that our foreign
policy is based on ASEAN and ZOPFAN.



THRUST 7



RIGHTS OF




THE RAKYAT

EMPOWERING THE SOUL OF OUR COMMUNITY


The dreams of our nation reside within our community: the youth, women, differently-
abled and senior citizens. Each is integral to the country’s development as much as

a sound body is in need of healthy organs to function and survive. The country will
never achieve ultimate progress if it isolates more than 50% of its population who can
bring unique talents, ideas, skills and balance to society.







Women Empowerment


Women are the leaders of the community. We Mothers with small children below 2 years old
understand how challenging it can be to strive will be entitled for the Half Day Half Pay Scheme.
a healthy balance between striving for their While women with growing children will be able
career and caring for their family. A responsible to opt for semi-day work hours with half-salary to
government ensures that women have a ensure they can still provide for their family while
wholesome support system to quality of life. maintaining a healthy career. We will re-evaluate
existing policies on affordable and accessible
Paid maternity leave for women in civil and day-care centres in every neighbourhood.
corporate sector will be increased from 60 to 90
days up to the fifth child. At the same time we will work at creating equal
rights and opportunities for women particularly
Women with premature babies or going through in employment, salary and promotion. We will
childbirth complications will be entitled to 6 require GLCs and large MNCs to publish their
months fully-paid maternity leave. gender pay gap. We will provide suitable
training and financial assistance to non-working
Male civil servants will enjoy a 10-day unrecorded women to generate income.
paternity leave so they will be able to care for
their family. We will provide wider range of business
opportunities including financial and expert
Mothers will be able to care for their sick child advisory assistance.
for up to 7 days with a valid sick leave certificate.
They will be encouraged to work from home and A free health screening service will be provided
establish flexible working hours. for women over 40 years.


Pregnant women may leave work at 4 pm. We will We strive to include more women in decision-
encourage the private sector to adopt the same making positions by over 30%. We will work to
initiative. We will expand 1Malaysia daycare increase participation of women NGOs in public
centers at all government offices, GLCs and also policy-making.
in the private sector.
We will protect women and children from sexual
We will provide assistance to mothers with a harassment and domestic violence in accordance
large number of children and provide incentives with international practices. We will also provide
to companies that provide childcare centers and special avenues for women who left their job to
special facilities for a nursing mother. take care of their children and/or aging parents
to resume their career.



Youth: Foundation for the Future



The future of our nation depends on the strength We will expand Skim Latihan 1Malaysia (SL1M)
of our youth. Thus we will prepare them to inherit to assist graduates from Public Universities and
our country and build our nation’s character Public Skills Training Institutes in charting a
around great ideas. better career path.


We will foster patriotism among the youths via We will create a young generation apprenticeship
inculcating the essence of Federal Constitution scheme within the industry through GLCs and
and the principles of Rukunegara. We will engage encourage youth involvement in online and
and empower them in national development digital businesses.
agenda and Vision TN50.
We will facilitate land-leasing schemes to attract
We will include the involvement of the younger more youth to partake in agriculture.
generation in designing future developments in We will adress social problems among youths by
the country and work to improve racial harmony instilling discipline, spiritual and filial values from
among them. early age.


We will cultivate volunteerism and inculcate We will encourage more youths to enrol in Private
the spirit of patriotism as part of their national Retirement Scheme (PRS).
identity.
We will extend the roles of Youth Parliament.





More opportunities for the differently-abled




We will establish a National Cooperative for We will provide the differently-abled with a 50%
people will disabilities (PwDs). We will introduce discount on all public amenities and services and
quotas in job market and businesses for them. ensure they are represented in the civil service
We will increase the number of Disability by at least 1%.
Rehabilitation Centre and care centres for
children with special needs. We will broaden the use of sign language
in government-organised programmes and
We will recognise and expand the involvement mainstream media.
of PwDs in various sectors of service.
The disbursement rate for the Child Abuse
They will be represented in the people’s councils Rebate will be increased from RM6,000 to
and state councils. RM10,000.


We will expand the involvement of the differently- We will raise financial help for PwDs who are
abled in competitive sports and community unemployed (BTB) from RM200 to RM300.
activities.
We will also establish a differently-abled
We will also ensure that facilities will be more database in each locality.
disable-friendly by requiring them in all Building
Plans and Public Infrastructures. We will incentivize the private sectors to employ
PwDs.
We will establish a care center for special
children and expand the use of Sign Language
in government programs and prime media.

Senior Citizens




History stands as witness on the unparallel We will increase the age limit of purchase for
contributions and sacrifices made by the senior new health insurance policies to 65 years and
citizens in the development of this country. A introduce health insurance schemes with a
society that cares for the elderly and weak is a nominal contribution of RM10 per month.
society that will nurture kindness in its future
generation. We will implement several measures We will provide more health services such as a
to ensure that senior citizens age with dignity. shuttle service from home to treatment center
and vice versa. Claims for refunds for pensioners
We will increase the Medical Treatment and will be accelerated and simplified.
Parental Expenditure Tax rebate limit from
RM5,000 to RM6,000. We will introduce 1Malaysia Medicine vouchers
as a means to purchase government-supplied
We will increase tax relief for parents’ medical medicines in private pharmacies and introduce
expenses from RM5,000 to RM10,000. vouchers for the purchase of medications not
available in government pharmacies.
We will build residential modification for the
elderly such as grab bars, anti-slip bathroom We will introduce a Health Insurance Scheme
tiles and other safety equipment in more public for Malaysians aged 55 years and above with a
places. contribution of RM10 a month.

We will improve the quality of old folks’ homes All MyKad holders will enjoy the access to all the
and day-care centers. facilities and assistance offered to senior citizens.
Senior citizens with disabilities will be provided
We will promote interaction and healthy lifestyle with a free medical card.
programs among senior citizens in community
centers. We will find comprehensive solutions to
overcome shortcomings of retirement plans
We will provide special assistance to senior among Malaysian workforce.
citizens above 70 to pay for their medical
and welfare, and special assistance for burial We will employ able retirees in suitable vocation
expenses under the bereavement fund. currently filled by foreign workers. We will also
provide them with business opportunities and
We will expedite the reimbursement of medical incentives.
claims for government pensioners.
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THRUST 9



SOCIAL




HARMONY

Social Harmony


We are determined to foster a harmonious We will empower Islamic institutions. We will
society and enhance social integration. also review allowances for mosque officials. We
will provide financial assistance to enable houses
We will guarantee the existence of multi- of worship to tackle social ills. We will provide
religious, multi-cultural and moderate society in welfare funds and burial grounds for non-
accordance with the Federal Constitution. Muslims.

We will create a special unit on non-Muslim We will grant citizenship to Indians born locally
affairs at Federal and State levels and nurture before 1957. We will empower the education,
better cooperation with civil societies. skills and training of the poor sections of the
Indian community.
We will regulate the use of social media so that
we can curb the spread of hate speech and We will form a commission on equitable
racism online. opportunity. We will reduce the income gap
between the rich and poor towards an acceptable
We will form a Commission on equitable median and GNI coefficient via equitable
opportunity. We will gradually increase welfare taxation.
aid based on the needs of the receivers and
differentiating welfare assistance according to
localities to include urban poor.






Harmony in Sabah and Sarawak



To establish greater relations with fellow We will ensure that any amendments to the
Malaysians in Sabah and Sarawak, we will create Federal Constitution or enactment of new acts
a special unit in the Prime Minister’s Department affecting the interests of the people in Sabah
to monitor the implementation of the cabinet’s and Sarawak are made with the consent of the
decisions on Sabah and Sarawak. respective state government.


We will create a national social harmony index Recognizing the important roles of Sabah and
to measure the state of ethnic relationship under Sarawak in providing better ideas and diverse
the purview of SERI. inputs on the nation’s development, we will
increase the number of parliamentary seats for
We will re-examine MA63 through amicable Sabah and Sarawak, equivalent to a minimum of
negotiations with the view of restoring certain one third of the total parliamentary seats.
provisions regarding the rights and interests of
Sabah and Sarawak. We will implement resolutions on the
autonomy for Sabah and Sarawak to ensure the
We will resolve the issues on autonomy for Sabah implementation of the 40% rights as stated in
& Sarawak including the sharing of revenues Article 153 of the Federal Constitution.
as stated in 10th Schedule of the Federal
Constitution. Continuing to uphold Bumiputera empowerment
as a national agenda.

Native Customary Rights


We will introduce new laws to resolve the issue We will establish an Orang Asal Development
of NCR. Foundation Malaysia in order to streamline our
efforts to help the natives.
The rights of the Orang Asli or natives must never
be ignored. We want to make a stronger stand We will guarantee the special rights and interests
in improving their livelihood and ensure they are of Orang Asal communities (Anak Negeri Sabah,
protected and cared for by the government. Sarawak and Orang Asli). We will ensure that a
category for Orang Asli will be created in official
We will introduce new laws to resolve the issues government documents instead of ‘Dan Lain-
affecting the natives and add more allocations Lain’.
for land surveys via the PANTAS program. In
addition, we will create a special scheme for the We will also ensure the United Nations
development of consolidated land. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
(UNDRIP) is respected and implemented.



THRUST 9




UPLIFTING

THE PEOPLE’S


WELLBEING

WORKING TOWARDS A HEALTHIER NATION

The resilience of a community lies in its wellbeing.



























































Health is fundamental to everything that we do as it enables us to engage with the
ones we love, with our communities, with our work, and with life. Without it, we cannot
contribute to the society. Public health is essential to a nation’s future, thus it is crucial
that we continue to strive to provide affordable, accessible, quality healthcare while
encouraging healthy living.

Better health services


The cornerstone of a nation lies in the health of We will diversify the services of clinics and
her people. Due to this, it is important that we healthcare centres.
improve the quality of our government clinics
and hospitals to cater to the people’s needs and We will introduce a specialist clinic for non-
best interests. contagious diseases. We will improve access
to ‘talking therapy’ to address mental and
We will introduce a Healthcare Insurance Scheme stress-related problems such as psychotherapy,
(My 1Healthcare) for B40 and M40 groups. We counselling, and social care.
will build more government hospitals in highly
populated areas and increase the number of We will subsidise the cost of treatment for cancer
specialists employed there. and other critical diseases.


We will do this by having more frequent presence We will address the lack of physiological and
of doctors in 1Malaysia Clinics and by increasing occupational therapists.
the number of female doctors in government
hospitals. We will address the issue of homelessness
including more transit centres and soup kitchens.
We will increase the number of haemodialysis, We will also provide special incentive schemes
cancer, and heart treatment centers throughout for receivers of welfare aids to generate their
the country and hire more specialist doctors own income.
in government hospitals (Population ratio
1:1000). We will increase the number of female
gynaecologists by providing special incentive.



Promoting a healthy lifestyle



In order to encourage and support the right We will promote daily healthy morning exercise
choices and improve the health of Malaysians, we at workplace (Rajio Taisou).
will provide leisure infrastructure such as jogging
tracks, sports courts and create free gymnasiums We will emphasize on food quality and safety
and swimming pools for people in PBT areas. via comprehensive nutrition policy including in
public schools.
We will promote Sports Day once a week for
employees and introduce a Nutrition Policy for We will nurture athletes to excel in international
public school children, such as; sporting events.


We will restrict vending machines and the sale We will require local authorities to ensure that
of unhealthy food in or near schools and any childcare facilities are provided in new office
other public buildings often used by children buildings.
and educate the importance of healthy-eating
to reduce the risk of obesity among people.











Benefits and incentives



Our healthcare system will not work without the There will be compensated workload for doctors
help of the dedicated health workers who spend in government hospitals through an increased
their days caring for the lives of others. Without doctors-to-patients ratio and there will be special
them, we would not have been able to establish incentives for gynecologists from women.
a healthcare policy that prioritizes the people.
There will be overtime work allowance for public
We have decided to take extra measures as a doctors and nurses.
form of gratitude for their service.
We will solve parking space problem for staff
We will make it mandatory for private hospitals and patients of government hospitals. We will
to carry out CSR activities by taking over create a health insurance protection scheme for
government cases based on referral according to M40 and B40 households.
quota with payment made based on government
hospital charges. We will provide free medical insurance for those
registered under Welfare Department.

THE FUTURE IS NOW


We believe in the development that meets the needs of the present without

compromising the needs of the future generation. A well-crafted future free from
environmental degradation, pollution and natural disasters depends on the actions of
our generation. When we fail to protect the environment, we fail to protect ourselves.
Just as it is important for us to protect our physical bodies, our green lungs are
essential in producing better quality oxygen, safer water and nutritious food produce
for our consumption.






Combating Pollution


We will establish measures to tackle Most importantly, we will ban open burning.
environmental and pollution-related incidents.
We will ensure Malaysia achieves its target
We will promote tree-planting campaigns towards the use of low carbon energy and benefit
including mangrove forest rehabilitation. from international carbon credits.


We will increase efforts to address river
contamination.








Maintenance and Conservation



We are committed to protecting the rainforest Climate change has an undeniable impact on
and forest reserves as State treasures. the environment and has made the threat of
natural disasters more imminent.
20% of PBT collection proceeds will be
channeled to environmental management To prepare for the threats, we will increase
initiatives in the local PBT area. more funds for flood mitigation and draught
management. We will also establish a rapid
We will improve the quality of hygiene response team to address environmental
management services by local governments incidents.
(PBT), Alam Flora, District Councils, and Local
Councils. We will improve the drainage system, as well as
industrial and solid waste management.
We will conserve important marine and forest
areas for future generations to come. We will increase the number and capacity of
incinerators to convert waste-to-energy.
We will implement NBOs at various agencies
in the enforcement of environmental care to We will intensify the implementation of river
streamline sustainable development initiatives. rehabilitation projects (River of Life) and river
deepening nationwide.



Sustainable Development

An environmentally-friendly society is a society We will increase the usage of renewable energy
that takes responsibility of its carbon footprints. up to 30% to meet energy supply for domestic
In order for Malaysia to be truly sustainable, we and commercial use.
need the support from fellow Malaysians to
adjust their lifestyle to fit into the concept of We will expand the use of Green Technology,
sustainable living. Solar, and Hybrid in developments through
comprehensive incentive and promotional
We will start by prioritizing the usage of green, packages.
solar and hybrid technology among Malaysians
by providing incentives for energy-saving Biomass and biodiesel as fuel will ensure that
individuals. the impact of natural, environmental, social, and
cultural assessments on a development project
At the same time, we will work towards can be accessed online by all citizens.
increasing public awareness on recycling and
the environment. To promote accountability among developers
and government departments, we will make sure
On our side, we will invest more time and funds that environmental, social and cultural impact
into the development and usage of carbon assessments of development projects are made
footprint technology, implementation of available online.
energy saving measures across the country via
education and programs.

Disaster Relief


We will establish a Negaraku Disaster Relief We will increase the number of disaster relief
Emergency (DRE) Fund by encouraging volunteers.
contributions from private sectors.
We will strengthen the management and
We will provide support to farmers, breeders coordination of government and NGO disaster
and fishermen affected by natural disasters and relief efforts via early warning system and rapid
disease outbreaks. response / deployment mechanism.

We will pre-empt natural disasters via the use of
modern technology.





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