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The Perak State Government, led by YAB Dato’ Seri Saarani bin Mohamad, the Menteri Besar of Perak, has developed the Perak Sejahtera 2030 plan. This initiative serves as a guideline for creating policies and key agendas for the state from 2022 to 2030. The plan aligns with the Perak State Structure Plan and other active development plans for the region, while also addressing the current and future challenges faced by the state of Perak.

The goal of Perak Sejahtera 2030 is to enhance the prosperity of both the state and its people.

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The Perak Sejahtera 2030 Plan does not replace the existing development plans. Instead, it helps the state of Perak to continue growing, developing, and progressing in alignment with relevant national and state-level planning. In other words, this plan supports and complements existing development initiatives to drive Perak's development until 2030.

Information and input were gathered through multiple engagement sessions with various stakeholders, including government agencies, government-linked companies, local authorities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the private sector, youth, women, individuals with disabilities, and local leaders. All findings from these engagement sessions were analyzed and summarized.

1. Strategic Location: Perak is situated between the developed states of Selangor and Penang. Additionally, it shares borders with three states abundant in natural resources: Kedah, Kelantan, and Pahang. On an international level, Perak is adjacent to two major ASEAN countries: Thailand and Indonesia.


2. Abundance of natural resources: Perak is a state renowned for its rich natural diversity and valuable mineral resources. It is home to the Belum-Temenggor Tropical Rainforest (BTTR), located in Hulu Perak, which is recognized as one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world.


3. Skill Development : In Perak, there are 100 educational institutions, which include 62 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and 38 Higher Education Institutions (IPT) across 12 districts. These institutions offer a variety of academic and skills development programs. The presence of these centers plays a significant role in enhancing the skills development of the people of Perak, benefiting individuals from all walks of life.


4. Experience Economy: Perak provides an experience economy centered around four main sectors: education, tourism, services, and well-being. These sectors contribute to the value of the state's economic activities and help improve the image and branding of Perak.


5. Youth as a Catalyst for Well-being: In 2021, the youth population of Perak is estimated to be 745,500, comprising 373,400 males and 372,100 females. It is essential to develop the potential of youth by enhancing existing programs, ensuring that they are resilient in facing the increasingly complex and uncertain challenges of the future.

• TOGETHERNESS can help ensure that agreements are consistently fostered and maintained while celebrating our differences.
• CONCERNED about your surroundings and prioritizing help for those in need.
• HONEST in every attitude and behavior without committing any fraud.
• WISE in executing the tasks and responsibilities assigned, utilizing knowledge and skills effectively.
• STRICT in terms of upholding and enforcing the law.

Perak Sejahtera 2030 is a comprehensive development plan aimed at the long-term progress of the state of Perak. Developed by the State Government, this plan serves as a guide for government operations in advancing the state's development through 2030. It builds on previous development plans and integrates medium- and long-term strategies at the state, federal, and international levels.

1. Food Security: Food security is a critical national security issue that requires urgent attention. The state of Perak has the potential to lead in the food security sector, reducing its dependence on imported food. With its existing resources, Perak can effectively develop its agricultural industry to enhance food security.


2. Digital Economy: Revolution: The state of Perak is actively strengthening its digitalization efforts across various sectors, particularly in business and public services, with the support of both public and private sectors. The people of Perak need to embrace the adaptation and innovation of technology and digital services that are tied to socio-economic functions. This will help improve the economy, enhance productivity, and elevate quality of life.


3. Data Driven Decision Making: Data is a vital asset for the government, enabling it to make more targeted and informed decisions. By utilizing data, the government can enhance the quality of services, increase efficiency in public spending, and make more precise decisions across the entire public sector.


4. Sustainable Mining (Responsible Mining): The mineral industry plays a crucial role in the state's economic development, supplying a significant amount of essential materials for various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, processing, transportation, infrastructure, energy, and agriculture. By employing modern technology and best practices in mining activities, it is possible to strike a balance between generating income and managing risks, ensuring that environmental preservation is maintained.


5. Malaysia TVET Corridor: The presence of numerous skills training institutions is a key strength for Perak in cultivating a highly skilled workforce. These institutions attract many young people to Perak, helping to counterbalance the trend of youth migrating out of the state. To ensure that young people remain in Perak, it is crucial to create job opportunities that align with the skills they acquire through these training programs.


6. Governance of State-Interest Projects: The governance of state interest projects must be enhanced to instill confidence in both potential and existing investors, encouraging them to choose Perak as their preferred investment destination. To accomplish this goal, the planning, control, and coordination of these projects must adhere to established standards.

1. Social Welfare: Perak Sejahtera 2030 envisions social well-being as a comprehensive effort to enhance the quality of life for individuals, communities, and society as a whole. This initiative aims to improve physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being, ultimately providing greater satisfaction in people's lives.


2. Economy Prosperity: Perak Sejahtera 2030 focuses on the efficient and sustainable management of production resources, including human resources, artificial resources, and natural resources. It aims to ensure that these resources are utilized effectively, quickly, accurately, and sustainably in producing goods and services. Economic well-being refers to the security and wealth of individuals, enabling them to consistently meet their basic needs and desires.


3. Political Prosperity: Perak Sejahtera 2030 aims to establish efficient, effective, fast, and accurate governance to enhance the well-being of the people of Perak. This initiative reflects the state's commitment to improving public service delivery and monitoring, which includes managing public revenue and expenditure, fostering public unity and engagement, protecting citizens' rights, preparing future leaders, and ensuring that the public is politically informed.

1. Malaysia Food Basket Valley (Food Security)
2. Sejahtera Housing
3. Sustainable Mining
4. Malaysia TVET Corridor
5. Human Capital Empowerment & Lifelong Learning Program
6. Eradicating Hardcore Poverty by 2025
7. Program to Support Vulnerable Groups
8. Perak Healthy Well-being Agenda
9. Investor-Friendly Program
10. Experience Economy
11. Perak State Digital Economy
12. Water Resources and Renewable Energy
13. Maritime Hub and Archipelago Port
14. National Observatory Centre of Excellence
15. Ipoh Doughnut Economy City 2027
16. SMART Perak
17. Perak Sejahtera Community
18. PEDULI Orang Asli

1. Hulu Perak - Mainstreaming a biodiversity-based economy
2. Larut, Matang & Selama – Small & Medium Industries (SMEs) Smart Industry
3. Kerian – Smart rice granary transformation
4. Kuala Kangsar – Royal Global Tourism
5. Kinta – Tourism for civilization and well-being of the archipelago
6. Kampar – Ecotourism
7. Manjung – Maritime hub and port of the Straits of Malacca
8. Perak Tengah – Malaysia TVET Corridor
9. Batang Padang – ASEAN Agrotech Distribution Centre
10. Hilir Perak – Agrofood Valley
11. Muallim – Innovative technology innovation hub
12. Bagan Datuk – World coconut market

To successfully implement Perak Sejahtera 2030, a Steering Committee and a Working Committee will be established to coordinate the execution of this plan. The committees will be led by the YAB Menteri Besar of Perak, along with the YB State Secretary. They will include representatives from the State Government as well as State and Federal Government Agencies.

            The Perak Sejahtera Development 2030 will be implemented over an eight-year period, starting from 2022 and concluding in 2030. To ensure that agencies and implementers fulfill their roles and responsibilities, monitoring will be conducted annually, with a comprehensive review every two years. This approach will help coordinate the project's direction in line with current challenges and needs, while also considering the evolving environmental context and the strategic priorities of the state of Perak.

            In addition, the Perak Well-being Index was developed to assess achievement levels. For each well-being target, several success themes have been identified, and their achievements will be reported annually.

Every citizen of Perak, regardless of their background, has a role to play in achieving the goal of a Prosperous Perak 2030.

1. Balance Between Physical and Socioeconomic Development: Ensuring that the wealth generated is accessible to all sections of society to address the income and wealth gap between high and low-income groups.


2. Smart Partnerships: The government is forming strategic partnerships with private companies, NGOs, and educational institutions to effectively address the needs of the people, particularly in terms of knowledge, skills, and financial resources, ensuring the success of planned development initiatives and projects.


3. Sustainable Use of Resources and the Natural Environment: The development undertaken must prioritize environmental preservation and future human needs.


4. Efficient and Compassionate Service Delivery System: Efficient and compassionate service delivery is vital for driving development implementation quickly, effectively, and accurately, enabling people to enjoy exceptional services.


5. High-Quality and High-Value Expertise: Efforts must be made to retain the current expert workforce, develop new experts, and attract talent from outside Perak.

To assess the availability of big data in Perak, the Darul Ridzuan Institute conducted a Big Data Availability Study among state agencies. The findings revealed that only 47 percent of officers possessed skills related to Big Data Analytics. Additionally, 54 percent of officers reported that their organizations had access to data, software, and hardware necessary for big data initiatives. The study also indicated that 56 percent of organizations had developed a strategy for big data implementation. However, only 27 percent of these organizations had allocated the necessary resources, suggesting that awareness of big data availability among organizations in Perak remains low.

The doughnut economic model promotes a balanced approach to economic, social, political, and environmental factors in alignment with the goals of Perak Sejahtera 2030. This model serves as a benchmark to ensure that we do not exceed the ecological limits of our planet, addressing critical issues such as ocean acidification, climate change, ozone layer depletion, air pollution, biodiversity loss, land use changes, freshwater scarcity, nitrogen and phosphorus depletion, and chemical pollution.
Furthermore, the doughnut economy addresses essential human needs, including public health and safety, housing, community support, education, environmental sustainability, green technology practices, infrastructure, arts, culture, heritage, youth empowerment, women's rights, family support, care for the elderly, assistance for persons with disabilities, population dynamics, primary industries, entrepreneurship, workforce development, both domestic and foreign investment, equitable wealth distribution, income inequality, poverty alleviation, government governance, national unity, and effective leadership.