Introduction

Situated at the northernmost part of Peninsular Malaysia, Perlis holds immense border trade potential. A significant catalyst for this potential is the Perlis Inland Port project, a flagship undertaking by NCIA and the private sector that aims to transform Perlis into a bustling trade hub.

This project not only capitalises on Perlis' geographical proximity to the Thai border but also leverages the state's unique position in NCER. The Perlis Inland Port is poised to enhance connectivity, streamline logistics, and facilitate cross-border trade, further solidifying Perlis as a key player in the regional economic landscape.

With improved infrastructure and logistical efficiency, Perlis is set to:

 



 

Unlock New Trade Opportunities



 

Stimulate Economic Growth


Fortify Its Standing as a Pivotal Cross-Border Trade Gateway
 

Fortify Its Standing as a Pivotal Cross-Border Trade Gateway

 
With the highest sun radiance in the country, Perlis provides a conducive environment for investment in the solar energy and agriculture industry. Many companies have chosen to invest in solar farms as well as high-value agriculture such as rice and superfruits.
 
On-going projects within the state that focus on green manufacturing, halal industries and renewable energy are set to further boost investment into the state and transform the state’s economic landscape in near future.

Key Economic Activities

Solar panels
01

Services

  • Logistics and Border Economy Activities
  • Renewable Energy Generation – Solar
halal industries
02

Manufacturing

  • Halal Industries
  • Green Manufacturing
superfruits
03

Agriculture

  • Integrated Dairy Farming
  • Superfruits
Tourism
04

Tourism

  • Geotourism
  • Border Tourism
  • Ecotourism

Development Framework

The focus for Perlis will be on enhancing its logistics capacities and industrialisation through key catalytic projects which aim to create more job opportunities for the locals. This is in line with the state’s aspiration to become a harmonious city-state by 2030 as well as the Perlis Digital Plan 2021-2025, whose economic growth is complemented with infrastructure development and digitalisation to strengthen the state’s logistics capabilities and knowledge economy.

 

Target For Perlis by 2050

 

Gross Domestic Product
Gross Domestic Product
RM7 bil
Investment (Cumulative)
Investment (Cumulative)
RM3 bil
Household Income Mean
Household Income (Mean)
RM10,162
Household Income Median
Household Income (B40 Median)
RM4,249
Entrepreneurs (Cumulative)
Entrepreneurs (Cumulative)
1,427
Job Creation (Cumulative)
Job Creation (Cumulative)
5,708
empowerNCER @ Perlis Akademik
Participants
1,000
empowerNCER @ Perlis LKK
Participants
600
Entrepreneur NCER
No. of Entrepreneurs
400
Job Creation
260
NTEP@NCER
Graduates Employed
400
Companies
5
DUB@NCER
Total Investment
RM225 mil
Job Creation
25
Kaki Bukit / Wang Kelian Ecotourism Gateway

 

Kaki Bukit / Wang Kelian Ecotourism Gateway

  • Community-based tourism
  • Cottage industries


 

Perlis State Park

 

Perlis State Park

  • Biodiversity Conservation
  • Ecotourism
  • Geopark
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