'Not an election sweetener': Zahid vows maintenance of roads, low-cost homes if BN-PH win Kelantan

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has assured that poorly maintained rural roads and issues beleaguering the Hardcore Poor Housing Programme (PPRT) in Kelantan will be given serious attention if Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) are given a chance to govern the state. 

As the rural and regional development minister, he said these issues could be resolved if Kelantan voters opt for the BN-PH alliance in the Aug 12 polls.
 
"Adhan, if BN-PH win, come see me… I will take care of the potholed roads, and if the PPRT homes need repair, let me know as well," he said, referring to Adhan Kecik, the incumbent assemblyman for the Bukit Bunga state constituency who was among those present at a meet-and-greet session in Kampung Lawang, Tanah Merah yesterday.

"This is not an election sweetener, these are real pledges," he added. 

Bukit Bunga was one of eight state seats won by BN in Kelantan at the 14th general election. 

However, BN lost one after Air Lanas assemblyman Mustapa Mohamed left Umno to join Bersatu.

Zahid said the state election was the perfect opportunity for the people of Kelantan to vote in a new state government after 33 years. 

"This is the best chance for us to take over Kelantan from PAS, Insha Allah we will give our best if we get to govern the state.

"Overcoming water supply issues, settling unpaid water bills, flood mitigation projects, all these will be done in Kelantan," he said.