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Project Focus By State
The three East Coast States and the District of Mersing each has its own distinctive defining quality and at the same time they are united by many common characteristics. These features will determine the unique developmental approach necessary to capitalise on its existing economic activities, resource base and inherent strengths.
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Kelantan
State Positioning: Trading & Human Capital Development
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Education
Kelantan will focus on human capital development, in line with the state’s recognition of the rakyat (citizen) as a key resource and the engine of economic growth. A major education hub will be created in Kota Bharu-Bachok with the establishment of Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) which will also have a branch campus in Jeli, in addition to Universiti Teknologi MARA's (UiTM) campus in Machang.
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Tourism
The development of Kota Bharu City Centre (KBCC) will complement the existing urban fabric by creating a vibrant and dynamic waterfront which showcases its life and culture while developing visual and recreational amenity of the river. Cross border towns such as Pengkalan Kubor, Rantau Panjang and Bukit Bunga, makes the state important towards cross border tourism and trading.
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Agriculture
Kelantan specialises in agro-based activities, focusing on herbal cultivation (Gua Musang & Jeli), fisheries (Integrated Fisheries Park in Tok Bali, aquaculture in Pergau) and poultry production (Gua Musang & Jeli).
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Manufacturing
Kelantan manufacturing cluster will concentrate on latex-based industry (Machang), fish-based products manufacturing (Integrated Fisheries Park in Tok Bali) and poultry production (Gua Musang & Jeli). It will also focus on the development of halal food and products manufacturing, centred in Pasir Mas.
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Infrastructure & Transport
Primary roadworks is to widen existing federal roads on the Central Spine from Kuala Krai to Gua Musang and Kuala Lipis. Phase III of the East Coast Expressway will be built to link Kota Bharu and Kuala Terengganu while facilities upgrading of Pengkalan Kubor Integrated Border Gateway to Thailand will be upgraded. In addition, a plan to upgrade the status and facilities at the Kota Bharu Airport will see it turned into a Regional Airport. To improve healthcare, hospitals will be constructed in Jeli, Bachok and Kuala Krai. Flood mitigation will be carried out with the construction of the Lebir Dam.
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Environment
Conservation of the environment will occur with the development of new state parks (Nenggiri and Gunung Stong). Sustainable and safe development in environmentally sensitive areas such as Lojing highlands are being planned and monitored.
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