MELAKA, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The Netherlands, Hong Kong and Japan are the top three investors in Melaka, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.
He said the Netherlands had invested RM8.4 billion, creating 2,505 job opportunities, while Hong Kong invested RM1.7 billion (1,230 jobs), and Japan invested RM1.296 billion (7,359 jobs).
Ab Rauf also said that the electrical and electronic sector topped the investment list with a value of RM11.975 billion (generating 8,192 jobs), followed by non-metallic mineral projects amounting to RM1.840 billion (1,276 jobs) and machinery and equipment investments totalling RM1.671 billion (1,194 jobs).
“The Melaka government is committed to increasing investments in these sectors by exploring high-tech industrial development opportunities based on the principles of ESG (environmental, social and governance).
“Key initiatives include the development of new industrial areas such as MCorp Hi-Tech Park and the German Technology Park to cater to investors’ growing focus on sustainable technology and innovation,” he said during the state assembly at Seri Negeri today.
He was responding to a question from Datuk Zaidi Attan (BN-Serkam) regarding the top investing countries in Melaka, the sectors with high investments and the number of jobs created.
Ab Rauf further said that the state aims to attract investors seeking modern infrastructure, a skilled workforce and sustainable development strategies.
He said this aligns with the state government’s efforts to boost Melaka’s competitiveness as an investment destination, especially in manufacturing sectors such as electrical and electronic, semiconductors, machining and equipment.
In addition, he said the state government has taken proactive steps to ensure an adequate supply of skilled workers, including establishing the Melaka TVET Council on Oct 29, 2022 to strengthen collaboration between industries and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions.
“This council aims to address workforce gaps and ensure that skills taught in TVET institutions align with current and industrial needs,” he said.
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