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Rural development physical roadmap: Mechanism to solve rural issues

BY: ERMIZI MUHAMAD

SHAH ALAM, AUG 15: The state’s Town and Rural Planning Department (JPBD) is actively conducting physical research to ensure its urban planning system is more structured and consistent.

Director Rizuan Arshad said the research, which had been conducted since May 1 and will continue until April 30, 2017, focuses on the social study of the progress of rural communities.

He said the State Government must create a more specific plan to increase the pace of development and traditional village constructions across the state.

“We identify the criteria of areas categorised as rural areas, and conduct a more detailed literal study.

“We also identify the distribution and location of state rural land on government or private land based on ‘lots’, in the form of a written report and supported by land utilisation plans,” he said.

He was speaking during the 2017 Budget Round Table Discussion presentation session, held at the Shah Alam Convention Centre.

Islamic Religious Affairs, Malay Customs and Heritage, Rural and Traditional Villages Development Exco Dato’ Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi welcomed the recommendation  and said that the State Government is optimistic in promoting rural development complete with the best amenities and facilities.

“We can study and view from the angle of economic diversity, and come up with an effective plan,” he said.

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Agricultural development strategy framework – balancing state output

BY: ERMIZI MUHAMAD

SHAH ALAM, AUG 15: The State Government must study the direction of the agricultural sector to effectively strengthen its role.

That was the recommendation of Dr Syaufique Fahmi Sidque from the Agricultural Policy Studies Institute of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), while referring to development in the industry that is seen as capable in driving the state’s economic growth.

“The population density in Selangor was highest in 2013 at 5.8 million, equivalent to 19% of the total Malaysian population.

“However, growth in the agricultural sector is not in line with the population’s growth rate.

“Hence a study must be conducted to set the direction of the agricultural sector in Selangor for it to be more effective,” he said.

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He was speaking at the presentation session of the Budget 2017 Roundtable Discussion, at the Shah Alam Convention Centre.

Islamic Religious Affairs, Malay Customs & Heritage, Rural & Traditional Villages Development Exco Dato’ Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi was also present to obtain feedback on proposals to improve agricultural programmes in 2017.

In 2013, there was an imbalance between the population and agricultural industrial growth.

In that capacity, the Agricultural Development Master Plan 2016-2025 was developed to intensify domestic agricultural resource production.

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MB: SMEs urged to capitalise on investment opportunities

BY: ERMIZI MUHAMAD

SHAH ALAM, AUG 15: Those in the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) industry are urged to take the opportunity to be actively involved in state investments to effectively generate more income.

Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said the recommendation followed the State Government’s announcement on the increased investment target for 2017.

“The State Government targets RM6 billion for investments, therefore I urge industry players to take this opportunity.

“Investment and technology opportunities must be utilised to the maximum to modernise operations in order to increase productivity,” he said.

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He was speaking during the 2017 Budget Roundtable Discussion with professional figures, industry representatives and policy makers in Shah Alam Convention Centre.

Selangor has been consistent in maintaining its position as the country’s top investment destination.

This follows the Statistics Department’s report for 2010-2014 showing that collectively, Selangor and Wilayah Persekutuan were Malaysia’s biggest contributor in the service sector at 49.9%.

Meanwhile, statistics by Malaysian Investment Development Board (MIDA) for 2015 showed that 222 investment projects were approved.

From that, Selangor managed to secure RM7.96 billion worth of investment in 2015 compared to the previous year of RM7.04 billion.