By Norrasyidah Arshad
SHAH ALAM, Nov 19 — The 2025 Selangor State Budget tabled last Friday proves the administration is in a comfortable position and is able to plan more developments for the benefit of the people.
Port Klang assemblyman Azmizam Zaman Huri said through the budget’s five cores, Selangor is looking far into the future and has crafted long-term steps to face a global economy and era of technological evolution.
“Take for example the RM5 million to develop artificial intelligence (AI). The industry plays an important role in transforming the economic and social landscape. This shows the state’s determination to become a pioneering smart state.
“The effort also benefits Port Klang as the 11th busiest logistics hub. AI can boost operational efficiency, lower costs and strengthen global competitiveness,” he said during the debate on the Supply Enactment Bill 2025 during the Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting here yesterday.
He added that next year’s budget shows a high level of concern for the people’s social development and welfare, reflected in the continuation of initiatives such as the Selangor People’s Tuition Programme (PTRS).
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Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari launches the Selangor People’s Tuition Programme 2024 at Dewan Raja Muda Musa, Seksyen 7, Shah Alam, on August 13, 2024. — Picture by REMY ARIFIN/MEDIA SELANGOR[/caption]
With an RM10 million allocation, Azmizam said the state is not only focusing on economic advancements, but on benefiting the people as a whole.
“This initiative (PTRS) is commendable as it boosted students’ performance in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia, with a pass rate of 91.14 per cent in 2023.
“The Selangor budget also provides allocations centred on education and vocational (training), not just in terms of skills, but also career paths to help youth get involved in high-technology sectors,” he said.
The Selangor government has allocated RM3 billion in next year’s budget to manage expenses and continue the state’s development.
Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said RM1.7 billion, or 56.7 per cent, has been earmarked for management expenses, while RM1.3 billion was set aside for development.
For management costs, he said supply and services expenses (20000 general object) was the largest component, making up 38.7 per cent of the entire figure.
