SHAH ALAM, April 28 — The state government will enhance the Selangor Resilience Enhancement Package with new initiatives to safeguard the services and manufacturing sectors amid geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia.
Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said that after addressing cost of living pressures, inflation, and protecting vulnerable groups in the first phase, the focus is now shifting to two key subsectors that drive the state’s economy.
“We are addressing, first, issues related to the cost of living, inflation, and vulnerable groups — whether those newly affected by the crisis or those who may be further impacted due to supply shortages or sharp price increases.
“Next, we must preserve the main subsectors and the two key pillars in Selangor: services and manufacturing. InsyaAllah (God willing), in the coming month or perhaps a little later, Invest Selangor has already held discussions, and we will roll out several initiatives to ensure these industries are sustained,” he said.
Amirudin was speaking at the winding-up session of the motion of thanks for the royal address of the Sultan of Selangor during the Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting today.
He emphasised that the continued operation of these economic drivers is crucial to ensure people retain employment opportunities and stable income.
“When these industries continue to operate, people still have jobs and income. This is what I often refer to as maintaining a dignified economy.
“Otherwise, it may lead to uncontrolled actions: some may resort to theft, robbery, and other acts. Most concerning, in any country facing a major crisis, there may even be exploitation of personal resources, including selling one’s body.
“We hope it does not reach such a severe stage. That is why we must defend these industries, which are currently performing strongly,” Amirudin said.
The Menteri Besar added that he welcomes proposals from all elected representatives to further strengthen existing initiatives and ensure more effective implementation of measures to address current economic challenges.
