Kedah to be given agro, tahfiz and TVET focus to boost development


Future developments: Ahmad Zahid greeting attendees of the Kedah State Unity Convention. — Bernama

ALOR SETAR: Agrobusiness is among five areas that will be given focus in Kedah if parties of the unity government coalition are given the mandate to administer the state, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The Deputy Prime Minister, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, said tahfiz (religious schools), TVET (technical and vocational education and training ), water supply and telecommunication services would also be given special attention to develop human capital and boost development.

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Kedah , Agrobusiness , Ahmad Zahid Hamidi , TVET , tahfiz

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