The Perak State Draft Structural Plan 2040 was revealed to the public on Tuesday, March 13 at the banquet hall of the State Secretariat Building, Ipoh.
The event was officiated by Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri DiRaja Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. Present were state executive councillors, state assemblymen, departmental staff, students from institutions of higher learning and members of the public.
“We want to get the public’s opinions regarding the draft plan that the government has in store to develop the state,” said Zambry in his opening speech.
The draft plan covers various aspects pertaining to economic, social, and housing, to name a few.
“Development must be contextualised. The stakeholders will have a better idea of what’s best to be done because they’re at the grass-root level,” he added.
Beginning now till April 11, the public are invited to view the draft plan and make their comments known.
The draft plan is exhibited at all 15 local councils in the state. It can also be viewed at PLANMalaysia@Perak office located on the 3rd and 7th floor of the Seri Perak Building, Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab, Ipoh.
Readers wishing for more information regarding the draft structural plan can call: 605-209 5708 / 209 780 or email: townplan@perak.gov.my or visit the PLANMalaysia@Perak office.
Upon receiving and collating feedback and comments regarding the plan, a public hearing will be organised at an appropriate time and place to be decided later.
Amy Chan
