Kangar: A total of 113 projects valued at RM1.8 billion have been completed in Perlis under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), according to data from MyProjek as of March 25.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, mentioned that the state government is emphasizing religious programmes by utilizing allocations from the 12MP to build and renovate five mosques across Perlis.
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin highlighted that 2025 marks the final year of 12MP, paving the way for new aspirations under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which will begin in 2026 and extend until 2030. For 13MP, the state government has put forward 61 project proposals with a cumulative value of RM3.3 billion across various ministries. These proposed projects are designed to align with existing policies that uphold the welfare and needs of the populace, as well as the common good.
During the official opening of the Perlis State Legislative Assembly session, the Raja expressed optimism about the construction and operation of Sanglang Port during 13MP. This development is anticipated to enhance the economic sector in Perlis significantly in the upcoming years. The session was also attended by the Raja Perempuan of Perlis, Tuanku Tengku Fauziah Almarhum Tengku Abdul Rashid; Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail; and Raja Puan Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil.
Furthermore, the Raja of Perlis urged assembly members to support the state government in boosting promotional efforts to attract investors to the region through strategic collaboration with federal investment agencies. He specifically mentioned the importance of working with MITI (Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry), MIDA (Malaysian Investment Development Authority), SME Corp (SME Corporation Malaysia), and collaborating with other state governments. Additionally, he suggested exploring project development through Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) for potential beneficial returns for the state.