Sungai Lang Fisheries Industrial Zone Set To Drive Local Economy

SABAK BERNAM, April 25 (Bernama) -- The development of the Sungai Lang Fisheries Industrial Zone here will be implemented in phases as part of Selangor’s efforts to become a comprehensive fisheries processing industry hub, says Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

He said the industrial zone was expected to add value to the state’s fisheries sector through more comprehensive processing activities, including the production of downstream products such as fish-based food, which is set to commence within five years.

He said the development would not only focus on storage or freezing activities of marine produce, but would also involve the production of seafood-based products.

“It will also create a complete industry supported by logistics and distribution sectors,” he told reporters after launching the Sungai Lang Fisheries Industrial Zone here today.

Amirudin said the zone also had the potential to become a processing centre for fisheries products from surrounding areas, including Sabak Bernam, Bagan Datuk and Kuala Selangor.

“Unlike the Selangor Integrated Landing Port (SILP) project in Sekinchan, which focuses more on a landing centre and ecotourism, the development in Sungai Lang will serve as a fisheries processing industry hub involving various sources, including marine and freshwater fish,” he said.

He said the development of the approximately 240-hectare area would be carried out in phases, with the master plan currently being finalised, and was expected to create job opportunities and boost the local economy once operational.

Meanwhile, Amirudin said the project required an initial investment of between RM100 million and RM200 million for basic infrastructure such as roads, water supply and electricity in the early phase.

He said the project, developed through the Sabak Bernam Development Area (SABDA) initiative in collaboration with the private sector, was also supported by Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated), along with developers and investors.

“In line with the sustainable development agenda, the zone will adopt modern aquaculture technology and sustainable practices to enhance productivity while preserving coastal ecosystems, including mangrove areas and marine biodiversity,” he said.

-- BERNAMA