Security lane to be upgraded

Giving aid: Dr Ahmad Zahid (second from right) accompanied by Perlis Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man (right) and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim (third from right) distributing ‘Raya packets’ to children during the breaking of fast programme at Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail Mosque in Kangar, Perlis.

KANGAR: The security lane along the Malaysian-Thai border, from Padang Besar near here to Bukit Kayu Hitam in Kedah, will be upgraded based on the Security and Development Programme (Kesban) concept.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the upgrade was to tackle security threats and boost the economy along the 26.2km lane through the development of a new industrial area.