Kedah Rubber City project to create 5,000 jobs
19 Jan 2021 / 11:57 H.
ALOR STAR:
The high-impact Kedah Rubber City (KRC) project in Padang Terap has attracted potential investments of more than RM2.1 billion, generating over 5,000 jobs.
Kedah Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said that buoyed by an attractive and comprehensive fiscal incentive package, rubber industry players have given their commitment to be part of the project which is expected to begin operations in the second quarter of next year.
“KRC has great potential in line with the increasing global demand for rubber products. The first phase of the project was started last year and currently more than 30% has been implemented.