PH Offers Women Business Grants And Expanded Childcare Infrastructure In Melaka Manifesto

MELAKA, Nov 9 – Pakatan Harapan (PH) has pledged to introduce specialized financial grants for women entrepreneurs and expand government-operated childcare facilities if elected to govern in the 16th Melaka State Election.

Unveiling the initiatives under the “Women Empowerment” pillar of PH’s Melaka Rumah Kita manifesto, Melaka PH Chairman Adly Zahari emphasized that the measures aim to strengthen household incomes and support female workforce participation across the state.

Speaking at PH’s daily campaign press conference in Bukit Baru on Monday, November 9, 2026, Adly stated that capital grants will cater directly to operational business requirements—such as procuring equipment, purchasing inventory, and expanding production capacity.

“This support must take into account actual needs, such as purchasing equipment, increasing stock and boosting production capacity,” said Adly, who is defending the Bukit Katil state assembly seat. “The selection of recipients… should be based on eligibility and reasonable plans for utilising the funds, accompanied by guidance on cost management and marketing.”

Addressing childcare challenges, the former Melaka Chief Minister highlighted that economic participation remains constrained without reliable, affordable childcare services—particularly for shift workers. PH proposes expanding public childcare centers designed around flexible working hours, enhanced safety standards, and strategic locations.

Additionally, PH pledges targeted digital marketing workshops and technical assistance for female micro-entrepreneurs and small-to-medium enterprise (SME) operators to scale online sales and maintain long-term financial stability.

Manifesto Focus, Women Entrepreneurship Grants, and Infrastructure Plans

Key manifesto commitments, eligibility frameworks, and support structures include:

• Policy Platform: Women Empowerment pillar under PH’s Melaka Rumah Kita manifesto.
• Business Development Grants: Targeted capital aid for women traders and SMEs to fund equipment, stock purchases, and capacity expansion.
• Childcare Infrastructure Expansion: Increasing government-run childcare centers featuring flexible operating hours for shift workers, high safety standards, and affordable pricing.
• SME & Digital Training: Provision of online marketing courses, technical support, and financial cost-management guidance.
• Campaign & Electorate Focus: Addressing women voters and working parents across Melaka.

–NMT