Perak Sejahtera 2030: Results Felt, Confidence Built

The Perak Sejahtera 2030 development plan is successfully translating economic growth into tangible benefits for the state's residents, according to Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. Four years into its implementation, the plan continues to serve as a vital framework for bolstering the economy, attracting investment, creating jobs, and enhancing public welfare.

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However, after four years, the state's foundation has been strengthened and the results of its implementation are beginning to be seen.

Despite the economic pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic at its launch in June 2022, Perak's economic foundation has strengthened. The state recorded a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 5.7% in 2025, surpassing the national growth rate of 5.2%. Perak now ranks as the sixth-largest contributor to Malaysia's GDP, accounting for 5.3% of the total, demonstrating its significant role in the national economic landscape.

Investor confidence in Perak's development trajectory is evident in the substantial increase in approved investments, which rose from RM6.61 billion in 2022 to RM15.76 billion in 2025. This confidence is driven by the state's clear development direction, centered on five strategic growth nodes. These nodes are designed to foster job creation, strengthen industrial supply chains, and generate economic spillover effects across Perak's districts.

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However, for the state government, economic and investment figures are only truly meaningful when they translate into job opportunities, business opportunities, and the welfare of the people.

However, the state government emphasizes that economic and investment figures are meaningful only when they translate into improved livelihoods for the people. Moving forward, Perak Sejahtera 2030 will prioritize initiatives aimed at alleviating the cost of living, ensuring food security, enhancing education and healthcare, providing housing, promoting TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training), supporting entrepreneurship, and creating employment opportunities. The state has already introduced measures like the Kad Perak Sejahtera, Kedai Bergerak, and Pasar Sejahtera Rakyat to help citizens access essential goods at more affordable prices.

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That is why the focus of Perak Sejahtera 2030 going forward is to ensure that the results of development continue to be felt by the people through initiatives on cost of living, food security, education, health, housing, TVET, entrepreneurship, and employment opportunities.