SHAH ALAM - The state government has set up a special committee to monitor economic development in lagging districts of Selangor.
Selangor Menteri Besar, Amirudin Shari said the committee comprises of four EXCO members who would specifically assist in mobilizing the economy in the a specific district.
"In Selangor, I can say that Sabak Bernam is a bit behind compared to other districts and that's why we focus there," he told the media after completing the Selangor Foundation Education Excellence Award 2018 at the Shah Alam Club on 14 July.
Those involved were EXCO of Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Modernization of Agriculture and Agro-based Industries, Izham Hashim; EXCO of Entrepreneur Development, Rural Development, Village and Traditional Village, Rodziah Ismail; EXCO of Empowerment and Socio Economic Development and Government Concern, Ganabatirau V and EXCO of Investment, Industry and Trade, Small and Medium Industry, Datuk Teng Chang Khim.
Amirudin said the existence of alignment in the previous 'Inisiatif Peduli Rakyat' programme could help streamline focus in rural areas that are lagging behind.
"When we create the cluster, we certainly need a little bit of connectivity, not only physically but also involving internet connectivity and cyberspace," said Amirudin.
"It all generates local economic growth and activity," he added.
