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Promise 53: Promote the integrity of family institution and

neighbourliness

Family and neighbours are the backbone of civilisation and our

nation. Islam and all other religions emphasise on the importance of families

and neighbours. However, statistics show that a divorce occurs every 15

minutes in Malaysia.

It is clearly a very disturbing figure, and a reflection of the failure UMNO

and Barisan Nasional to uphold the integrity and interest of the family

institution.

Pakatan Harapan wants to restore the atmosphere of loving families, and

mutual respect between neighbours regardless of their background, race or

religion. This is the true culture of the Malay-Islamic and other ethnic

groups in the country. We reject the narrow racial politics of the current

government and we will strive to create a harmonious multiracial and multi

religious society in Malaysia.

The Pakatan Harapan Government will recognise the importance of family

via its taxation system. whereby it will provide income tax relief via

transferable tax allowance between husband and wife and also introduce

income tax relief for married couple.

Additionally, greater attention will be paid on the impact of development on

family institutions. We will create high-income employment by boosting

economic growth and these opportunities will be available across the

country, and not centred on big cities alone. This is to reduce migration

away from the family.

The Pakatan Harapan Government will encourage neighbourhood activities

and create more space and public parks to facilitate such activities.

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