SHAH ALAM, May 19 — Industries in Selangor must continue to innovate and adapt to rapid global changes to remain competitive amid an increasingly complex economic landscape, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.
This is crucial as industries today are facing increasing pressure from digital disruption, sustainability demands, global competition, and changing market expectations.
“In this environment, competitiveness can no longer rely on traditional strengths alone.
“We must continue to adopt, innovate and prepare our industries and institutions for the future economy,” he said during the launch of the SINERGI initiative by the Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC) today.
The event was graced by the Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah and attended by state executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah.
SINERGI is a collaborative ecosystem initiative by the centre that brings together industry, academic, and technology partners to strengthen Selangor’s transition toward a high-value, innovation-driven economy.
The initiative reflects SHRDC’s role as an integrated talent and industrial development hub that aligns skills training with industry needs while promoting collaboration to accelerate digital transformation, attract high-tech investment and build a future-ready workforce.
Amirudin added that while Selangor has evolved from being primarily a manufacturing hub into a more service-oriented economy, with more than 60 percent of the state economy now driven by the services sector, advanced manufacturing remains a key economic driver.
Manufacturing continues to play a vital role in Selangor’s growth, particularly high-value manufacturing involving automation and advanced industrial processes.
“This does not mean we can neglect manufacturing, especially advanced manufacturing industries that utilise higher-value technologies and automation,” he said.
Amirudin noted that Selangor remains Malaysia’s leading economic contributor, accounting for 26.2 per cent (RM432.1 billion) of the country’s gross domestic product in 2024.
As such, the state will continue to position itself as a key gateway for investments into the country.
"The state government is committed to building a resilient and future-ready economy through stronger industrial collaboration and support for strategic initiatives that can deliver real industrial outcomes,” he said.
