KUALA LUMPUR – Bersatu candidate for the Sikamat state seat, Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz, urged voters to give the party an opportunity to govern Negeri Sembilan, saying his experience, consistent advocacy on public issues and a solutions-driven agenda distinguish him from his rivals in the upcoming state election.
Facing a three-cornered contest against Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) Nor Azman Mohamad and Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) Datuk Razali Abu Samah, Tun Faisal said voters would ultimately decide based on a candidate’s ability and commitment to serve.
“I respect all the candidates contesting. At the end of the day, I believe voters will make their decision based on a candidate’s track record, capability and commitment to serving the people,” the Bersatu information chief said in a statement, that was shared on his Facebook today.
Tun Faisal said he brings more than two decades of experience in government administration, public agencies and politics, giving him a practical understanding of how policies are formulated and how public complaints can be translated into solutions.
He also pointed to his record of speaking out on issues affecting the rakyat, including the cost of living, business operating costs, abuse of power, the GISBH issue, Corporate Mafia, as well as matters involving Islam, the Malay and Bumiputera agenda and vulnerable communities.
Beyond experience, Tun Faisal outlined several priorities for Sikamat, including upgrading infrastructure, improving public safety, creating new employment and economic opportunities for youths, strengthening welfare programmes for senior citizens, single mothers and persons with disabilities, addressing issues involving foreign settlements in accordance with the law, and resolving the long-standing leasehold-to-freehold land conversion issue.
“I want to be a people’s representative who not only listens, but also serves and takes action,” he added.
Among the key concerns raised by residents, Tun Faisal identified ageing infrastructure, road safety, traffic congestion, affordable housing, employment opportunities and unresolved land matters as issues requiring immediate attention.
He also highlighted concerns over cleanliness, security and community harmony, including matters relating to Rohingya settlements, saying these require coordinated efforts between the government, enforcement agencies and local communities.
If elected, Tun Faisal pledged to establish a responsive State Constituency Service Centre within his first 100 days, conduct public facility audits, visit every housing estate and village, set up a Sikamat Traffic Action Committee, initiate a feasibility study for a strategically located fire station and establish a Land Status Action Team.
He also committed to holding regular engagement sessions with residents’ associations, non-governmental organisations, places of worship and community groups while providing periodic progress reports to the public.
On what differentiates him from his opponents, Tun Faisal said he offers “four key strengths: courage to speak up, experience, a proven track record and consistency.”
He described himself as a consistent critic of issues affecting the people, including the rising cost of living, subsidy rationalisation, abuse of government power and cases such as GISBH and the Corporate Mafia, while emphasising that his focus remains on delivering practical solutions.
“My focus is clear, infrastructure that is better, broader economic opportunities particularly for young people, strengthening the local economy to help address the cost of living, and better welfare for those who need it most,” he explained further.
Tun Faisal also defended Bersatu’s election manifesto, describing it as a realistic governing blueprint rather than a collection of campaign promises.
He said the manifesto offers 76 initiatives under nine key pillars covering economic development, public welfare, governance and the preservation of Negeri Sembilan’s customs and heritage.
According to him, the proposals were formulated based on the state’s financial position and revenue projections, with emphasis on reprioritising expenditure, ensuring fairer allocation of resources, attracting new investments and identifying new sources of state income.
“We are not saying every problem can be solved overnight. We want to establish clear priorities, realistic implementation timelines and transparent monitoring mechanisms so that the people can assess the results,” he said.
Tun Faisal argued that a good manifesto should not be measured by the number of promises it makes, but by whether it understands the people’s problems, identifies realistic solutions and is prepared to be held accountable for delivering them.
Previously, the assemblyman for Sikamat was the Negeri Sembilan Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
For the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election, he is not defending his seat in Sikamat, rather, he has decided to contest in Linggi. – July 31, 2026