KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 – The Federal government through the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) has successfully attracted a total of RM9.5 billion in committed investments to Pahang in the first half of 2021.

In a statement, the statutory body established to spearhead the execution and implementation of the East Coast Economic Region (ECER) Master Plan said the committed investments exceeded the targeted RM5.1 billion for the year 2021.

With the committed investment, it is anticipated to create more than 6,700 new jobs and 170 entrepreneurial opportunities for the rakyat in Pahang.

“The outstanding investment is a testament of the close cooperation between ECERDC, the Federal and State governments as well as relevant agencies that has led to the significant new investments varying from integrated highland development, expansion of steel manufacturing plant and glove manufacturing in Pahang for 2021,” it said.