INGENIEUR
Datuk Seri Idris Haron ..... I want to lift Malacca a stage higher
Guangdong Investors
Today, the China connection will come from
Guangdong province, the largest expor ter
in China. Dubbed “Factory of the world”,
Guangdong has the highest GDP in China with
a population of 104 million. The Chief Minister
notes that the Chinese investors are keen
on setting up light manufacturing industry,
notably electrical appliances such as television
sets, electrical fans and refrigerators, and
other consumer products. “It will be a hub for
Southeast Asia market and bring prosperity to
Malacca,” he proclaims.
Port Development
A surge of economic activities in Malacca is also
expected with intensive development along the
state’s 73 km shore line. The new RM40 billion
Malacca Gateway Port has been planned for
cruise ships to serve the tourism industry. Six
existing ports will be upgraded and specialised
to support relevant sectors. Linggi Port will cater
for bunkering services and repair maintenance;
Sungai Udang Port for military training, Tangga
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Batu Port for oil and gas industry; Tanjung Bruas
Port for cargo and containers; Umbai Port for
the fishing industry, and Sungai Rambai Port for
mining and minerals.
With so many projects planned to move
Malacca ahead, Datuk Seri Idris Haron will be
having his hands full in the next few years. He
sees a rigorous road ahead as he makes his mark
on Malacca. “It is a tough job but I want to lift
Malacca a stage higher,” he declares.
Advice to Engineers
Before ending the interview, the “engineer in
the Chief Minister” gives sound advice to young
engineers. “Go back to principles of engineering;
serve with integrity and honour; do things
systematically, have structure in organisation
and be in the know of the whole process.”
Recalling that he joined professional bodies at
a young age, he encourages engineers to get
professional certification as soon as possible. He
adds that they must also walk the talk or suffer
the consequences. “Remember those who live by
the sword, also die by the sword,” he concludes.
~Inforeach