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The Sun
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Perak targets semiconductor and automotive growth with RM63 billion investments
IPOH: Perak is positioning itself as a key player in Malaysia's semiconductor and automotive industries, driven by RM63 billion in investments under the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS). State Tourism, Industry, Investment and Corridor Development committee chairman Loh Sze Yee highlighted the role of companies like Carsem and Unisem in strengthening Perak's back-end semiconductor services. Loh noted that while Perak may not host large semiconductor factories, its niche lies in critical support services. 'This is the uniqueness of Perak's electrical and electronics (E&E) sector. We are expecting more investments,' he said. The federal government's commitment is evident in projects such as the Kerian Integrated Green Industrial Park (KIGIP), a 1,214-hectare development designed to attract E&E investors. 'The northern border areas are being developed to tap into Penang's E&E spillover effect,' Loh explained. Key investments include Carsem's advanced packaging for EVs and AI, NXP's semiconductor products, and Infineon's silicon carbide power fabrication plant. However, Loh cautioned that full economic benefits may only materialise by 2030 due to extensive planning and infrastructure requirements. Under the Perak Sejahtera 2030 plan, the state anticipates creating over 483,700 jobs across primary and secondary sectors, supported by training initiatives like Pusat Aspirasi Anak Perak (PASAK). - Bernama
Barnama
21-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Perak Wants Sungai Perak- Tasik Bukit Merah Water Transfer Project Expedited
IPOH, July 21 (Bernama) — The Perak government has urged the Federal Government to expedite the implementation of the water transfer project from Sungai Perak to Tasik Bukit Merah to address water supply shortages, especially during the dry season. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the project is not only crucial for solving paddy field irrigation problems in northern Perak but also for meeting the demand for clean water to support the development of the Integrated Rubber Industrial Area (KIGIP). 'Previously, our request for this project (water from Sungai Perak to Tasik Bukit Merah) was specifically to resolve irrigation issues for paddy fields in the north of Perak. 'However, now it's not just about that. The purpose of this project also includes supporting the construction of a new water treatment plant (WTP), enabling us to supply water for KIGIP's use, for people in northern Perak, and any surplus can be sold to Penang,' he said. He was speaking to reporters at a press conference after attending the fifth edition of the 2025 Customer Day Programme at Stadium Indera Mulia here today. According to a report on July 15 in Utusan, Pertubuhan Persaudaraan Pesawah Malaysia (Pesawah) Deputy Chairman Azhar Hashim called on the government to expedite the project's implementation to ensure adequate water supply for agricultural purposes, particularly paddy cultivation. Commenting on the proposed cloud seeding operation in the area, Saarani said the matter needs to be referred to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) and the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), as it depends on technical factors such as wind direction and cloud formation. 'For now, the Meteorological Department has advised that this is not the right time because of unpredictable wind directions which may affect whether the rain will fall into Tasik Bukit Merah. We don't want the effort to be in vain,' he said. He added that, for now, farmers in the affected areas have to rely on water supply from nearby rivers managed by the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (IADA) as a temporary measure.
New Straits Times
21-07-2025
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Perak wants federal action on Sungai Perak-Bukit Merah water project
IPOH: The state government has called on the federal government to expedite the water transfer project from Sungai Perak to Bukit Merah Lake, citing recurring droughts and the current infeasibility of cloud seeding operations. Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the state is ready to play a more active role in tackling ongoing water shortages, particularly those affecting northern Perak's agricultural zones. "We really hope the federal government will be able to accelerate the process. Initially, our request was specifically to solve irrigation issues in the northern part of Perak. "But with the establishment of KIGIP (Kerian Integrated Green Industrial Park), and with requests coming from Penang, the project was packaged together. "So now, it's not just about transferring water from Sungai Perak to Bukit Merah, but also about supplying water to a treatment plant," he said. He was speaking to reporters after attending the Perak State Government's 2025 Mesra Customer Engagement Programme at Stadium Indera Mulia, here. He added that the project would ensure a clean water supply for residents in northern Perak, with any surplus to be sold as treated water to Penang. "The project was packaged as a whole, but we are urging the federal government to speed it up, because we face the same problem every year," he said. Saarani said that cloud seeding is currently not viable due to unfavorable weather patterns and technical constraints, such as unpredictable wind directions. "In 2022, cloud seeding was carried out in the Bukit Merah area, but the rain fell in residential areas instead of the targeted reservoir. "That happened because of wind direction. The rain didn't fall into the Bukit Merah reservoir, it ended up on people's homes, and understandably, they were angry," he said. He added that the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) has reportedly begun evaluating whether cloud seeding is viable under current conditions but, the Meteorological Department has advised against it. "They say it's not suitable now because they can't determine whether the rain will fall in the intended area, especially over Bukit Merah Lake. We don't want to waste resources on something that won't work," he said. When asked how the state government would assist farmers if cloud seeding could not be conducted, Saarani said the state is turning to alternative water sources, including rivers that still have flow. "The alternative water supply initiative is currently being tapped to support affected areas," he said. According to data from the Perak Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS), the reservoir has reached Irrigation Critical Level 3, with water levels now 6.1 meter.
