SANDAKAN: The three main focuses of Barisan Nasional candidate for Elopura Chan Boon Thian are improving the socio-economic, tourism and healthcare for Sandakan particularly in Elopura.
Unveiling his election manifesto at the MCA Sandakan division office here on Friday, Chan who is the division’s deputy secretary, said the well-being of Elopura constituents will be his priority if given the mandate by Elopura voters in the Sep 26 election.
Chan said he will promote seafood and agriculture processing industries involving the local community of Elopura to spur development cum economic growth in the constituency and increase household income.
“Sandakan is famous for its seafood and I will promote it as a seafood haven destination to woo more tourists, setting up of tourist facilities, at the same time urges the Government to allocate funds to provide micro loans for businesses,” he added. .
Chan said he will appeal to the Federal Government to upgrade the Duchess of Kent Hospital and health clinics for the Sandakan people especially Elopura constituents to have access to high quality medical facilities.
He said he will establish a community service centre which apart from attending to the people’s grouses and finding solutions to their woes, will coordinate closely with the relevant federal agencies in providing assistance particularly on aid and welfare to Elopura constituents.
Chan appealed to Elopura voters to give him the mandate to realize his objectives of bringing changes for the betterment of the people in Elopura.
Present at Chan’s election manifesto launching were MCA vice presidents Datuk Lim Ban Hong, Datuk Tan Teik Cheng, Dato’ Sri Ti Lian Ker, Supreme Council member Dato’ Sri Dr Wee Jeck Seng, other central office bearers, Sandakan division committees, UMNO Sandakan representatives led by division chairman Datuk Haji lipudin Haji Puyon.-pr/BNN
