This morning, Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) revealed the 7 point manifesto and also endorsed the Manifesto of Barisan Alternatif in the coming election:
PSM seven-point election manifesto:
- Workers’ rights will be safeguarded (e.g. minimum wage, automatic recognition of workers unions and 90 day maternal leave)
- The eradication of neo-liberal policies (e.g. halting privatisation of health care, education and other public necessities)
- Stopping the Free Trade Agreement with western imperial powers
- Provide comfortable and humane housing for both rural and urban inhabitants
- Stopping racial and religious politics to foster greater unity among the people
- Eradication of corruption and abuse of power
- Stopping the destruction of the environment
The Party also announced its candidates as the following:
- Dr. Nasir Hashim – DUN Kota Damansara – Selangor using the PKR ticket
- S.Arutchelvan – DUN Semenyih – Selangor using the PKR ticket
- Dr. Jeyakumar – Parlimen Sungai Siput – the party logo would be decided and awaiting decision from the Biro Politik of PKR
- M.Saraswathy – would be contesting in either Jalong State seat or Jelapang State seat. Waiting for DAP to give one of this seat under whichever logo including DAP’s logo to allow for a straight fight in these areas.
All party candidates also declared their assets to the media.
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S.Arutchelvan
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