Selangor heading national GDP contributions is proof of investors’ confidence — State rep

Selangor heading national GDP contributions is proof of investors’ confidence — State rep

04 Jul 2024

Selangor’s success in leading the contribution to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) proves the confidence of both local and foreign investors in the efficiency of the state administration.

Dusun Tua state assemblyman Datuk Johan Abd Aziz said this achievement is impressive, but Selangor must return the profits and benefits accrued to the people so all layers of society may enjoy it.

“This achievement is very impressive, but it must be remembered that the state government needs to give back to the people, from infants to the elderly.

“This can be provided either in the form of comfortable public infrastructure facilities or programmes and initiatives that can be felt comprehensively in line with the aspirations of the Madani (Federal) government,” he said.

Johan was speaking to SelangorKini after the debate on the presentation of the First Selangor Plan’s (RS-1) Mid-Term Review at the Selangor State Legislative Assembly session today.

On Tuesday (July 2), the Department of Statistics Malaysia published a report stating that Selangor remains the country’s highest contributor to its GDP, accounting for 25.9 percent last year.

Increasing by 0.4 percent compared to 2022, Selangor’s economic value also reached RM406.1 billion for the first time, making it the first state in Malaysia to exceed the RM400 billion threshold.

Meanwhile, the representative suggested a detailed study of the management of solid waste in rural areas in Hulu Langat and in Selangor overall.

He said waste disposal locations, especially in villages, are not well managed, which contributes to environmental pollution.

“The existence of illegal dumping sites is also due to unclear management systems between local authorities and residents,” Johan said.

Source: Selangor Journal