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PAGE 22 August 4, 2009 PRESERVING HERITAGE The East Coast Economic Region Deeply embedded within the community, the ECER’s distinctive culture and heritage permeate the Region’s cultural identity. Batik, Songket, Tenun, Wood-carving and Silverware are among the most recognizable handicrafts of the ECER. While all are characteristically from the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, each one embodies the uniqueness and flair of the people of the ECER. Handicraft preservation is undoubtedly one of the most important cornerstones of ECER’s philosophy. It not only empowers communities as the ECER rides through the wave of development, heritage preservation also ensures a sustainable future for generations to come. The ECER is host to major handicraft initiatives, including the development of Handicraft Villages, which act as the production and marketing centre of niche products for the global market, the implementation of “Head-Start” programmes which help foster the development of new SMEs in handicraft manufacturing, as well as opening up Centres of Excellence which will gather skilled artisans and their proteges keen on keeping alive these arts and handicrafts. Major handicraft initiatives located throughout the ECER are: • Batik & Silverware : Kota Bharu, Kelantan • Wood-carving : Temerloh, Pahang and Besut, Terengganu • Songket Weaving : Chendering, Terengganu • Tenun Weaving : Pekan, Pahang • Handicraft Villages : Kota Bharu, Kelantan Kuala Terengganu, Pulau Pasir and Besut, Terengganu Pekan, Pahang • Centres of Excellence : Centre for Heritage and Culture, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan Skills Training and Accreditation and Certification Centre for Wood-based Products, Universiti Teknologi MARA
August 4, 2009 ECER – REACHING OUT TO THE RAKYAT As the development of the ECER is for the local community, here are some of the hopes and aspirations of the rakyat. On Education “These days are much better than when I was younger. Many didn’t go to school then, but now, with support from the Government, kids can go to school and learn. For me, this is development.” Abdullah Haron, Pekan, Pahang On Environment Conservation “Here in the east coast, we are seen to be lagging in education as compared to the west coast. ECER, which is tasked to bring development in the east coast, must focus on education because only with education can we develop successfully.” Amir Hamzah Mohd, Cukai, Terengganu “Our rich and untapped natural resources are aplenty, especially in the woods. They can be developed only through proper sustainability management.” Lew Hong Keat, Mersing, Johor On Expectations Of ECER “Development should transform and catalyze the entire east coast region to become a mega regional hub, one that will promote development from the perspectives of economic, social and infrastructure.” Choiril Mahfuz, Kertih, Terengganu “There have been significant and clear changes ever since Pak Lah announced the RMK9 and the formation of ECER.” Tok Chee Leong, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu “I hope the same development given to the west coast can be extended to my place” Mohd Aminuddin Ali, Kuala Lipis, Pahang The East Coast Economic Region On the Future “I wish for all of the east coast’s population to play their part in achieving the objectives and vision of the ECER. The Government is confident that the prosperity that ensues will be able to be shared by all, taking the standards of living of our families, our people, our economy and our country into new heights.” Y.A.Bhg. Tun Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad Badawi during the launch of the Kertih Polymer Park, December 2008. On Development “As the rakyat of ECER, we hope that whatever political differences between us should not hinder any local developments. The most important thing is the economic development, by which we can help develop our local society and our people. This is our wish.” Tuan Aziz Tuan Mat, Tumpat, Kelantan “We were never anti-development. In fact, we long for development, one that is sustainable and mutually beneficial to all.” G. Mahathevan, Raub, Pahang “I hope the Government is truly committed and sincere in developing the east coast states. Only then will we see true development.” Nik Amani Mansor, Gua Musang, Kelantan “I hope ECER can fast-track the development of highway linking the east and west coast” Wan Fazlin Wan Sulaiman, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu PAGE 23
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