Saarani: Perak welcomes approval of seven priority projects under Budget 2027

Perak's Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, expressed delight over the approval of seven priority projects under Budget 2027, as submitted to the federal government through the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Among the approved projects are cardiothoracic surgical services development at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh, new educational facilities in Sitiawan and Chemor, Sepetang River Basin Flood Mitigation Plan, and a Fire and Rescue Station in Proton City, Tanjong Malim.

Saarani highlighted that these approvals directly address the needs of the people, specifically by enhancing healthcare access, improving educational facilities, and strengthening safety measures and disaster risk protection. The Perak state government's approval of these projects comes in the wake of the federal government's recognition of Perak's potential and strategic importance in national economic growth, particularly in the two key growth hubs - the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) in Tanjong Malim and Lumut Maritime Industrial City (LuMIC).

Budget 2027, tabled by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, underscores the federal government's commitment to Perak's development by emphasizing economic growth, infrastructure development, and improved public well-being. The allocation of RM150.5 million for 2027 under the 13MP's Rolling Plan 2 further bolsters Perak's development initiatives.

Saarani also mentioned the new incentive for wholly Malaysian-owned automotive vendors relocating to AHTV, offering a tax deduction of up to RM5 million on eligible relocation costs, which could accelerate the development of an automotive supply chain in Tanjong Malim.