Pahang Gov't Aims To Expand Employment Opportunities, Attract More Investments

TEMERLOH, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Pahang government is committed to expanding the people's employment opportunities by attracting more investments to the state.

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said they also welcome those born in Pahang but currently work elsewhere to return to work in the state, in line with the increasing investment received by Pahang.

"We want to provide plenty of job opportunities so that they can return (to work) in Pahang.

"I was told that those working elsewhere are willing to return to Pahang if there is an opportunity and if there are better offers,” he told a media conference after the Pahang state-level Asyura Carnival 1447 Hijrah at Surau Kampung Paya Laman, Lanchang here.

The carnival, organised by the Pahang Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JAIP) in collaboration with other agencies, saw 33 teams taking part in the bubur asyura (asyura porridge) cooking competition to instil the spirit of gotong-royong as well as cultivate the culture of giving and sharing sustenance among the community.

At the same time, the 46 haj pilgrims who received their offer letter late this year were presented with the Makmur Pahang Initiative in the form of RM760 cash each under the Baraqah Haji Pahang Programme.

In addition, Wan Rosly said the state government has consistently expressed high commitment in efforts to increase the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and investment value in Pahang, which has reached RM4 billion as of June. 

Asked about the extraordinary appreciation to be announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim either tomorrow or Wednesday, Wan Rosdy hopes the good news will be enjoyed by people in all states, including Pahang.

"The Prime Minister has said it will be a good announcement, so let's wait. I don't know either, no one knows,” he said.

-- BERNAMA