SHAH ALAM, April 23 — Up to 40 per cent of workers in key sectors such as logistics, services, and manufacturing could face the risk of job losses if industries are not supported during periods of economic uncertainty.
Batu Tiga state assemblyman Danial Al‑Rashid Haron said the situation could have a significant impact on employment in the state, given the size of Selangor’s private sector workforce.
“Based on statistics from the Social Security Organisation, Selangor recorded 2.29 million active workers in 2025, meaning a large portion of the state’s roughly seven million population depends on the private sector economy,” he said during the Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting today.
Danial added that the state government should therefore strengthen support measures for industries and small and medium enterprises to ensure business continuity and protect jobs.
"The government should introduce early intervention programmes for industries and SMEs, and the recently announced RM131 million economic resilience package could be expanded to include additional assistance for businesses facing economic pressures," he said.
Similarly, Danial emphasised the importance of ensuring that new investments benefit local communities.
"Local hiring can be prioritised in newly approved investment projects, allowing residents to work closer to their homes while encouraging greater use of public transport," he said.
The assemblyman also raised concerns over first-mile and last-mile connectivity for the upcoming LRT3 (Shah Alam Line).
"Many residents may still rely on existing transport options such as the KTM Comuter service due to the distance between residential areas and future LRT stations," Danial said.
He also cited the traffic congestion and parking issues in logistics hubs in Shah Alam, saying that improved public transport connectivity could help reduce vehicle dependency and ease congestion in industrial areas.
