Opening of Bagan Datuk Bridge will spur investment, says Ahmad Zahid


BAGAN DATUK: The opening of the Bagan Datuk Bridge will boost investment and development in the area, which has already attracted investor interest, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, said so far three investors had sent letters of interest to him regarding their proposals to set up a dockyard, and two factories for producing heavy vehicles as well as electric vehicles and batteries.

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