Five Puteri Wangsa reps highlight traffic woes, floods, jobs for youth
JOHOR BARU: Traffic congestion, flash floods, rising cost of living and job opportunities for youths are among key issues the five candidates contesting the Puteri Wangsa seat hope to address if elected.
Barisan Nasional’s Teow Chia Ling said her experience as a Johor Baru City councillor has made her familiar with the area and issues faced by locals.
“Traffic congestion remains the biggest concern among residents. Although some roads are under the federal jurisdiction, I believe we can find solutions to improve traffic flow.
“Infrastructure improvements are also needed in Puteri Wangsa, including more sheltered basketball courts that could serve as community spaces besides providing sports facilities to improve the quality of life,” said the 42-year-old.
Teow added that residents of the constituency also want better healthcare facilities such as community clinics.
Pakatan Harapan candidate Dr Maszlee Malik said a victory in Puteri Wangsa and across Johor would usher in a new chapter for the state.
The former education minister said education, support for the disabled community, affordable housing for youth, expanding childcare centres to better support career women would be among his priorities.
Muda’s Rashifa Aljunied hoped voters would look beyond her age and focus on her commitment to serve the constituency.
“What I lack in age, I will make up for with integrity. What I lack in experience, I will make up for with honesty in wanting to lead Puteri Wangsa,” said the 26-year-old.
She said the rising cost of living was among the main issues she wanted to champion, particularly following the increase in housing and food prices in Johor.
Parti Bersama Malaysia candidate Nicholas Paul Vincent hoped his background and age would help him connect with young voters in the constituency.
“I want the people to see me as their friend. There should be no gap between elected representatives and the people,” he said.
The engineer said he also intends to champion issues such as job opportunities for youths and improvement to infrastructure.
Independent candidate Wong Wee Siang said he chose to stand as he was tired of seeing disputes among political parties at the expense of the welfare of the people.
“Political parties are busy fighting each other instead of fighting for the welfare of the people. That is why I decided to contest without a party background,” he said.
The businessman said the problem of floods has yet to be resolved while traffic congestion is also a major concern.
