(Johor, 5th) People's Heart Party Vice Chairman Lin Hongjun emphasized that elections last only a few days, but the people's livelihoods last a lifetime. What the people truly look forward to is not who wins an election, but who can fulfill their promises and enable people to live a more secure and hopeful life.
"Only by putting people's livelihood at the core of governance can democracy truly realize its value."
He said that as campaign activities for the Johor state election enter a fever pitch, parties are releasing their manifestos one after another; yet, for many ordinary families, what matters most every day is not what politicians say, but whether life is becoming more hopeful.
He pointed out that of course people value elections, since elections determine the direction of future governance, but compared to political confrontation, people hope even more to see policies that can truly improve their lives.
"Every day, whether going to the market, paying bills, sending children to school, or accompanying parents to see the doctor, what people face is the most real pressure of life, not campaign slogans."
"Politics can be intense, but people's lives must not be neglected."
In a statement released Sunday, Lin Hongjun pointed out that in recent years, many families have faced the dilemma of income growth not keeping up with living costs. From food, transportation, healthcare, insurance to education expenses, every aspect of spending continues to rise.
"Many young people work hard, yet still worry they cannot afford a house or raise children; quite a number of middle-class families seem to live stable lives but must carefully budget every expense."
He said that people do not expect the government to solve every problem, but they hope to see policymaking truly focused on the issues they care about most—such as stabilizing living costs, improving public medical services, enhancing education quality, creating more high-paying jobs, and establishing a fairer, more efficient social system.
"People's lives will not improve because of a slogan, but they will benefit for years from a good policy."
Lin Hongjun believes that a good election is not about whose promotion is flashier, or who has more supporters, but about who best understands the difficulties faced by the people and whose policies are more pragmatic and executable.
"The kind of politics truly worthy of public support should not remain at the level of mutual criticism, but be built on the ability to solve problems."
He stressed that no matter the election, it is only part of the democratic process; the real test comes after the election—whether people’s lives actually improve day by day, whether incomes increase, public services improve, and whether young people feel more confident about the future.