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KUANTAN: The Pahang government has established an advisory council to strengthen the state's economy, says Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail (pic).
The State Economic Advisory Council, which will serve for two years from Dec 1, is chaired by former CIMB Group Holdings Bhd chairman Tan Sri Mohamed Nazir Abdul Razak and comprises nine members, including two from the state executive council and two senior state officials.
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) was appointed as the council secretariat.
"The council was established so that the state government can pool the experience and expertise of its members from the private sector and state government to propel Pahang towards a sustainable economy with the function of planning and enacting the five-year Pahang State Economic Master Plan.
"The council is also responsible for providing strategic advice on economic development opportunities, challenges and new economic developments that focus on industrial development, investment attraction innovation, trade, regional development and workforce development," he added in a statement after handing over appointment letters to council members at Wisma Sri Pahang here on Wednesday (Dec 6).
He also hoped that the establishment of the council could drive Pahang's economy in a comprehensive and competitive manner towards becoming a developed state. – Bernama
