Pahang ready for ECER

Tuesday October 23, 2007MYT 6:02:48 PM

KUANTAN: The Pahang state government is all set to implement the RM112bil East Coast Economic Region (ECER) initiative to be launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi next week.

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob said the state machineries were already prepared to facilitate the implementation of the projects spanning transportation, infrastructure development, tourism, education, manufacturing, oil and gas industries and agriculture.

"This is in line with the Prime Minister's call for state governments to facilitate the process and not to frustrate the procedures.

"This, we will give emphasis on ensuring smooth implementation of the ECER initiative," he told reporters after presenting appointment letters to state-level advisory panel members here Tuesday.

Abdullah will launch ECER in Kuala Terengganu and Kota Baru on Oct 29 and in Kuantan the next day.

In Kuantan, Abdullah is expected to launch Kuantan Port City, the palm oil industry cluster and the Gambang halal hub.