GEORGE TOWN: The state Barisan Nasional launched its manifesto Thursday with promises to create more jobs, enhance Penang's competitiveness and make Penang a liveable world-class city.

The 19-point manifesto included the restoration of Penang's free port status, the building of a monorail system as an efficient public transport system, and the abolition of motorcycle toll on the Penang Bridge and hawkers' licence fees.