TRANSFORMING THE EAST COAST ECER - Driving Development ...

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
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