CHUPING VALLEY DEVELOPMENT TO BECOME ECONOMIC HUB IN PERLIS - ISA

KANGAR (Malaysia), April 25 (Bernama) -- The Chuping new town development,
to be called "Chuping Valley" is expected to become the economic hub of Perlis
said Chief Minister Dr Md Isa Sabu Monday.

Md Isa said Chuping Valley would be developed as a logistic support centre
to compliment Padang Besar which has grown into a booming economic centre in the
north border.

Speaking at the Perlis Malay Chamber of Commerce's (DPMM) 35th Annual
General Meeting Monday, Md Isa urged the people to take advantage of the
opportunities available.

He said development in Chuping Valley would also change the landscape of
Chuping, known for its sugar cane plantations.

"Malay entrepreneurs and businessmen must seize the opportunities available
in the new development which will comprise an area of 1,000 hectares and include
government institutions, resettlements, industries, business centres and theme
parks," he said.

Perlis' presence in the North Corridor Economic Region (NCER) will bring
about a form of transformation and develop sectors like farming, manufacturing,
logistics and tourism, he said.

Perlis is the smallest state in Malaysia. It lies at the northern part of
the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and has Satun and Songkhla Provinces of
Thailand on its northern border. It is bordered by the state of Kedah to the
south.