Saarani says the essence of the two policies is similar but the state may make improvements to the roadmap to suit changing scenarios. — Bernama
MB says state development roadmap complements Malaysia Madani concept, no need to change plan
PERAK’s development roadmap is in line with the Federal Government’s Malaysia Madani concept and there is no need to make changes, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
The Mentri Besar said the Perak Sejahtera 2030 plan was designed to improve the well- being of the people in the state and to achieve a balanced socio-economic development for a more prosperous Perak.
He said the plan was also a guide for the government machinery to realise its long-term development plan towards 2030 based on three main principles – dynamic, realistic and achievable.
“The essence of this plan has been worked out with medium and long-term development goals at the state, federal and international levels.
“The eight requirements outlined in the Malaysia Madani concept, namely economy, finance, legislation, education, community and culture as well as urban and rural development, are complementary to the five requirements under the Perak Sejahtera Plan,” he said when replying to an oral question at the state assembly sitting yesterday.
Tuan Syed Lukman Hakim Syed Mohd Zin (PN-Chenderoh) had asked if any changes were required to the plan that was framed before the forming of the Unity Government at the federal level. He questioned if there was a need to make changes in line with the Malaysia Madani concept.
Saarani said the essence of these two policies was linked, and the implementation of the plan would contribute to the empowerment of Malaysia Madani at the state level.
“Since there is compatibility between the state plan and Malaysia Madani, there is no need for the Perak government to make amendments to the plan that was launched on June 15 last year.
“However, the plan can always be improved to suit current needs and scenarios, as well as the need to support all the efforts that have been planned at the national level.
“The state government also welcomes suggestions for the plan to be integrated with the Malaysia Madani concept to provide a clearer understanding of both,” he added.
On an unrelated matter, the House heard that the state planned several programmes for Taiping in conjunction with the heritage town’s 150th anniversary next year.
State tourism, industry, investment and corridor development committee chairman Loh Sze Yee said this was also in view of next year being Visit Perak Year.
He said Taiping Municipal Council had set up a committee to plan various anniversary programmes.
“Apart from Taiping town’s 150th anniversary celebrations, several other high-impact programmes capable of bringing in tourists are expected to be held in the town.
“They include the Taiping Endurance Challenge and Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival.
“The council is targeting about 150 events, starting with the creation of the slogan, logo and design to be used in promotional materials, as well as preparing to publish a coffeetable book that will be launched during the celebrations.
“Many more programmes and activities are still in the planning stages by the council,” he said.
He was replying to a question from Ong Seng Guan (PH-Pokok Assam) who asked about the state’s plans to celebrate Taiping’s 150th anniversary next year.
Loh said the State Economic Planning Unit, Perak Tourism and all the local governments were in the loop on the programmes listed in the state tourism calendar.
“In addition, conservation and rehabilitation tourism is a new concept being actively promoted in Perak.
“These include conservation tourism for Royal Belum State Park and restoration tourism in the TT5 Bird Park-Silverlake triangle.
“Taiping also has many green attractions.
“Bukit Larut, for example, requires conservation where it needs to remain sustainable without damaging its flora and fauna,” he added.
According to Loh, Taiping town has a historical heritage of great value and is the pride of the country.
“Therefore, the role of this town should not be ignored and conservation measures for old buildings will be given priority,” he added.
