By Selangor Journal Team
SHAH ALAM, Dec 14 — Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah has been appointed Invest Selangor Bhd’s first royal patron.
In a statement today, the state subsidiary said the appointment is in line with the company’s aspiration to further enhance Selangor’s profile at the international level.
The statement quoted Selangor Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari as saying that His Highness’ involvement in promoting state investment aligns with the administration’s vision to sustainably improve the economy in terms of resources and social development.
“The Raja Muda of Selangor’s consent to become the royal patron is a grand recognition and the highest form of encouragement for Invest Selangor to multiply its efforts to attract more high-quality domestic and international investments to establish their presence here.
“This is crucial to provide more high-paying job opportunities for Selangor residents,” he said.
Invest Selangor chief executive officer Dato’ Hasan Azhari Idris said with the state investment arm now under the patronage of Tengku Amir Shah, he is confident it will invigorate and strengthen the company’s long-term strategies and aspirations to promote Selangor as the premier investment destination in Southeast Asia.
“We are proud that His Highness has consented to accept this appointment,” he said.
“This a sign of his highest recognition towards our efforts to continue innovating and contributing to the economic development of the state.”
Meanwhile, Invest Selangor said the state consistently looks to adopt new approaches to maintain its position as a leading investment destination in the region.
It said taking proactive measures like implementing competitive investment strategies, infrastructure improvements, human capital development, and investment promotions ensures the sustainability of the state’s efforts in attracting investors and maintaining its competitiveness.
“The full support from various stakeholders, especially investors, is a crucial element in ensuring Selangor’s success amid competition with other developing states in Malaysia,” it said.
Invest Selangor is the state government’s primary agency that provides information and advisory services to potential and existing investors and assists in establishing operations in Selangor.
Since its inception, Invest Selangor has attracted more than RM218.3 billion in manufacturing investments involving 6,496 projects, indirectly creating 476,886 jobs.
