(From left) Roh, Ng, Yeo and Arieff at the Selangor-Korea Sustainable Futures Seminar in Kuala Lumpur. — ONG SOON HIN/The Star
LOCAL councils in Selangor have shown progress towards achieving United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), says state investment, trade and mobility committee chairman Ng Sze Han.
Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) had made headway in five SDGs, including no poverty, sustainable cities and communities, and climate action, he said.
“Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) reported progress on seven goals, including good health and gender equality.
“In 2023, Sepang Municipal Council documented advancements in five SDGs.
“Our journey towards sustainability is grounded in our commitment to the SDGs, with data-driven initiatives aimed at improving residents’ quality of life while protecting our natural resources.”
Ng said this in his special remarks during the Selangor-Korea Sustainable Futures Seminar at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
The seminar was part of the second series of Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) 2024, which highlights three major events: Selangor International Expo for Food and Beverage, Selangor Life Sciences Conference and Selangor Smart City and Digital Economy Conference.
Ng also highlighted the state’s thriving life sciences sector, which attracted over RM6.5bil in investments between 2019 and 2023, with substantial growth expected in healthcare, biopharmaceuticals and medical technology innovation.
“Evolving from glove production in the 1980s, the state has diversified into medical technologies, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, cosmetics and personal care products,” said Ng, who also called for more international collaboration.
Additionally, he reaffirmed the state’s plan to develop Biomedical Park Malaysia.
“This initiative aims to catalyse innovation and research in the life sciences sector, focusing on critical health issues such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
“By creating a dynamic ecosystem for life sciences innovation, we aim to attract global industry leaders and promote industry-academia partnerships, fostering a collaborative environment that can drive significant advancements,” he added.
Also present during the seminar were South Korean Ambassador to Malaysia Yeo Seung-Bae, South Korean Chamber of Commerce chairman Datuk Roh Jae Yeol and Invest Selangor director (Selangor Biotechnology Coordination Office) Arieff Aaron Abdullah.
