Barisan Nasional to unveil manifesto on Saturday

Barisan Nasional will unveil its manifesto this Saturday and will announce its general election candidates a few days later.
Its chairman Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the early introduction of the coalition's manifesto was to allow the people to gain a good understanding of Barisan's promises should it be retained as government.
"The manifesto is our akujanji (pledge) to the people of Malaysia.
"With the mandate given, God willing we will commit the Barisan government to undertake renewal and changes in line with objective which is to further develop the economy and improve their well-being," he said.
He said that candidates would be announced early to give enough time for those chosen to make necessary preparations as well as to introduce themselves to voters.
Najib said he would wait for the Election Commission to decide and announce polling and nomination dates before revealing the date which Barisan would unveil its candidates.
Najib had earlier chaired back-to-back meetings where he met with Umno supreme council members and later Barisan component party presidents.