Kelantan eyes industrial hub, jobs and investment around ECRL station in Pasir Puteh

The development of an East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) station in Cherang Tuli, Pasir Puteh, is poised to boost economic prospects in the region by attracting investments and fostering job creation, thereby enhancing local incomes.

Kelantan Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr. Mohamed Fadzli Hassan emphasized the integration of industrial activities around the ECRL corridor, focusing on sectors like processing, food, and agro-industries, to maximize the area's economic potential.

The state government also plans to develop a logistics hub and dry port in Bandar Baru Tok Bali, prioritizing infrastructure to support local businesses.

Additionally, efforts are being made to upskill local youth for high-skill employment opportunities in various sectors, including logistics and industrial management.

KOTA BHARU, Nov 4 — The development of an East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) station in Cherang Tuli, Pasir Puteh, is expected to unlock greater economic opportunities through the influx of investments, job creation, business expansion, and increased income for local residents.

Kelantan Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said the state government will ensure that the area surrounding the ECRL corridor in Pasir Puteh is planned to accommodate industrial activities directly linked to the rail transport facility.

“Our focus is on processing industries, the food industry, agro-industries, warehousing, and value-added activities that can utilise the ECRL’s cargo facilities.

“This approach is crucial so that raw materials from Pasir Puteh and its surrounding areas can be processed locally before being transported to broader markets,” he said.

He was responding to a question from Nor Asilah Mohamed Zin (PAS-Limbongan) regarding the state government’s plans to ensure that Pasir Puteh derives economic benefits from the ECRL development, during the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly sitting at the Kota Darulnaim Complex here today.

Elaborating further, Mohamed Fadzli noted that the state government has also identified the potential of developing a logistics hub, as well as a proposed dry port, in Bandar Baru Tok Bali.

He added that the provision of supporting infrastructure including road networks, warehousing areas, collection and distribution centres, and last-mile logistics facilities must be prioritised to ensure that local industry players can effectively leverage the rail transport infrastructure.

“We do not want economic opportunities to be enjoyed solely by large external corporations while the local community and local entrepreneurs must also benefit.”

“Opportunities that can be created include services in transportation, packaging, storage, maintenance, catering, and general support, as well as the supply of goods and services to the industry,” he said.

He added that the development of the industrial and logistics sector is also supported by efforts to upskill the youth in Pasir Puteh, enabling them to secure high-skilled jobs.

He noted that the employment opportunities being created are not limited to low-skilled sectors; rather, they encompass fields such as logistics, warehouse management, maintenance, technical operations, rail operations, technology, and industrial management. — Bernama

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东海岸铁路（ECRL）在巴西富地省切朗图利设立车站的开发，有望通过吸引投资和促进就业创造，提升该地区的经济前景，从而提高当地居民的收入。

吉兰丹州副首席部长拿督穆罕默德·法兹利·哈桑博士强调，要整合东海岸铁路走廊周围的工业活动，重点发展加工、食品和农业等行业，以最大限度地发挥该地区的经济潜力。

州政府还计划在巴厘岛新镇（Bandar Baru Tok Bali）开发物流中心和内陆港，优先发展基础设施以支持当地企业。

此外，政府正在努力提升当地青年的技能，以期他们在物流、工业管理等各个领域获得高技能就业机会。

哥打巴鲁，11月4日讯——东海岸铁路（ECRL）在巴西富地Cherang Tuli车站的建设，预计将通过吸引投资、创造就业机会、扩大商业规模以及增加当地居民的收入，释放更大的经济机遇。

吉兰丹州副首席部长拿督莫哈末法兹利·哈桑表示，州政府将确保巴西富地东海岸铁路走廊周边地区的规划能够容纳与铁路运输设施直接相关的工业活动。

“我们的重点是加工工业、食品工业、农业工业、仓储和可以利用东海岸铁路货运设施的增值活动。

他说：“这种做法至关重要，这样来自巴西富地及其周边地区的原材料就可以在当地进行加工，然后再运往更广阔的市场。”

今天，在吉兰丹州立法议会哥打达鲁奈姆综合大楼举行的会议上，他回答了来自林邦岸伊斯兰党议员诺·阿西拉·穆罕默德·津（Nor Asilah Mohamed Zin）关于州政府如何确保巴西富地从东海岸铁路发展中获得经济利益的问题。

穆罕默德·法兹利进一步指出，州政府还发现了在巴厘岛新镇开发物流中心以及拟建内陆港的潜力。

他还补充说，必须优先提供包括公路网络、仓储区、集散中心和最后一公里物流设施在内的配套基础设施，以确保当地产业参与者能够有效利用铁路运输基础设施。

“我们不希望经济机会仅仅被大型外部企业所垄断，当地社区和当地企业家也必须从中受益。”

他说：“可以创造的机会包括运输、包装、仓储、维护、餐饮和一般支持服务，以及向该行业供应商品和服务。”

他还补充说，工业和物流部门的发展也得益于提高巴西富地青年技能的努力，使他们能够获得高技能工作。

他指出，这些创造的就业机会并非仅限于低技能行业，而是涵盖物流、仓储管理、维护、技术操作、铁路运营、技术和工业管理等领域。——马新社

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