Speed Selangor Policy to drive investment, create more jobs — MB
15 Nov 2024
The state government is planning to introduce several initiatives under the Speed Selangor Policy next year, with a focus on emerging and advanced industries, aimed at streamlining processes and facilitating investor entry.
Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said these efforts are in line with the administration’s objective of becoming a top choice for both domestic and international investors across Asia.
Amirudin added that the initiative can help Selangor create quality, dignified job opportunities more quickly.
“Every day and week saved is precious time for our workforce — whether they are youths, graduates, or Selangor residents already employed — to advance more quickly and contribute to strengthening the state’s economy.”
“In line with this, starting next year, the administration will introduce several initiatives under the Speed Selangor Policy, focusing on emerging industries,” he said when tabling the 2025 Selangor State Budget at the assembly here today.
“They include artificial intelligence (AI), supporting industries, semiconductors including electrical and electronics, the development of industrial parks, housing including affordable categories, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing.”
Amirudin said once focus is established on these industries, it will be expanded to involve all government processes to boost the ease of doing businesses in Selangor.
Among others, the Menteri Besar said the approval period for planning permits for industrial areas will be reduced from the current three-and-a-half months to 14 days, provided the specified criteria are met.
“For fast-track planning permit applications, all local councils will standardise their procedures, and approvals will be issued within seven days. This policy will be implemented by April 2025 at the latest.
“Processes and procedures that can be enhanced through the use of AI technology and automation will be expedited,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Industrial Green Lane approach for planned industrial areas will allow construction projects that are 80 per cent complete on site to be granted a business licence within 24 hours after the Certificate of Completion and Compliance is issued.
Separately, Amirudin said the state will develop a high-impact project management system, with an allocation of RM600,000, to ensure the success of projects initiated by the state government or those done in collaboration with private entities.
“This system will monitor every project phase, from the announcement stage, the agencies involved, allocated budgets, to planning and implementation, including any issues causing delays.
“This initiative will enhance the administration’s ability to manage high-impact projects as outlined in the First Selangor Plan and any other future plans.
“The system will also serve as a reporting platform to enhance government accountability to all stakeholders, providing an official, accurate, and reliable source of information on state government projects.”
Amirudin added that the state government has also allotted RM523,800 to enhance the state’s online tender system.
Source: Selangor Journal
