Headline BN aims to bring progress to MediaTitle The Star (Metro North) Date 02 May 2013 Language English Circulation 293,375 Readership 1,026,812 Section News Color Full Color Page No 6 ArticleSize 372 cm² AdValue RM 8,855 PR Value RM 26,566

BN aims to bring progress to Kedah State poised to become a leading player in many fields

By EMBUN MAJID [email protected] KEDAH is known as the 'rice The new line­up for both parlia­ nomic standing," said the Lunas state bowl' of the nation and offers mentary and state seats includes sev­ seat candidate. j one of the most well­known eral professionals, academicians and Meanwhile, Norsabrina, the young­ tourist destinations in this region ­ doctors. est Barisan hopeful in the state, feels the Langkawi island. Among the candidates are former that young candidates carry the aspi­ The northern state in Peninsular rations of the new generation of vot­ Melaka Biotechnology Corporation ers. is also coming up as one of chief executive officer Datin the country's leading players in heavy Norsabrina Mohd Noor, 34, Universiti "Only the young can understand industries including automotive and Utara Malaysia lecturer Syamsyul the needs of their generation and I believe I could do so in Kedah," said aerospace projects?­ Anuar Che Mey @ Ismail, 37, Kedah It's also poised to become an edu­ MIC deputy chairman M.L. Marari, 58, Norsabrina. who is standing in Bandar Baharu state seat. cational hub with the opening of and Alor Setar MCA division secretary The Kulim­Bandar Baharu Puteri many institutions of higher learning Loh Gim Hooi, 55. in various parts of the state, for State MCA chairman Datuk Chong Umno chief, who is among sue female human capital development. Itt Chew strongly believes that the initiated all these candidates fielded by Barisan in the new candidates can bring a new out­ state this general election ­ up from developments before it lost power to look for the coalition. two in 2008 ­ said she also hoped to Pakatan Rakyat following the 2008 He also said the party would focus be the voice of women, especially in general election. on stimulating the state economy the Kulim­Bandar Baharu constitu­ In this 13th general election, and helping the Chinese community. ency. Barisan is determined to recapture "Economic development is a prom­ the hearts and minds of Kedahans Sungai Tiang state seat incumbent ise contained in the state Barisan and Pendang Wanita Umno chief through its akujanji (pledges) and list manifesto," he noted. of winnable candidates. Datuk Suraya Yaacob said the Kedah MIC chairman S. Ananthan increased number of Barisan female The coalition hopes that the 26 said fresh faces would step up the candidates showed its confidence in new faces it is fielding will help rein­ party's momentum in regaining the vigorate the state with fresh ideas for women's capability in politics. development, if given the opportuni­ state for Barisan. "We believe women could impact ty by the electorate. "For the Indian community, we the elections by helping to win more hope to improve their social and eco­ seats for the coalition," she added.

Economic development is a promise contained in the state Barisan manifesto.

­DATUK CHONG in CHEW Headline BN aims to bring progress to Kedah MediaTitle The Star (Metro North) Date 02 May 2013 Language English Circulation 293,375 Readership 1,026,812 Section News Color Full Color Page No 6 ArticleSize 372 cm² AdValue RM 8,855 PR Value RM 26,566

Barisan's hopefuls: (From left) Norsabrina (Bandar Baharu), Loh (Kota Darul Aman) and Maran (Bukit Selambau).