SHAH ALAM, Feb 12 — The Local Business Connect (LBC) programme was launched in Batu Tiga today to ensure continued investments in the area while addressing concerns raised by residents, said Batu Tiga assemblyman Danial Al-Rashid Haron Aminar Rashid.
He said the initiative provides a platform for engagement between industry players and the community, emphasising that such opportunities were previously limited.
Danial added that Batu Tiga has a unique composition, with residential areas making up 60 per cent and industrial zones 30 per cent, making it crucial to balance economic growth with community well-being.
“We must also take care of the industries to ensure they continue investing in our area and in Selangor.
“We hope to assist them with whatever needs they may have,” he said in a press conference after the LBC launch at Dewan Raja Muda Musa here today.
The Selangor government, through Invest Selangor Bhd, in collaboration with the Batu Tiga assemblyman’s office, organised the Batu Tiga chapter of the LBC as a strategic initiative to connect investors with local entrepreneurs while creating jobs for the surrounding community.
The programme served as a platform to strengthen engagement between industry players and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as to create employment prospects for local residents.
The event was officiated by state executive councillor for investment, trade and mobility Ng Sze Han, with Danial and Invest Selangor chief executive officer Dato’ Hasan Azhari Idris also present.
Batu Tiga is the first constituency to host the programme, with plans for it to be expanded to other state constituencies.
Meanwhile, Danial said despite economic growth due to the industrial sectors, accessibility and infrastructure issues are among the most common concerns raised by entrepreneurs and investors, especially as industry activities evolve.
He said the transition from manufacturing to logistics hubs, for example, has increased heavy vehicle movement in certain areas.
“When industries change from manufacturing to logistics hubs, traffic gets much heavier.
“We are streamlining the situation and discussing with relevant parties so residents don’t feel pressured by new industrial developments, while operations are not disrupted,” he said.
To address traffic congestion, Danial said discussions are ongoing with the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) to divert heavy vehicles away from residential areas, school zones and peak-hour traffic.
Citing the upcoming Padang Jawa logistics hub as an example, he said alternative routes are being considered to prevent lorries from passing through housing areas.
“These are matters we must discuss early. Once everything is done, it will be too late,” he said.
He added that the ultimate goal is a win-win outcome, where industrial growth continues without burdening residents, while creating more jobs for local youth.
“If more industries enter, more local residents and youth will have jobs. That would already be a good outcome for us,” Danial said.
