Within the ECER SEZ, there will be further initiatives taken to strengthen local economic corridors in Oil, Gas & Petrochemical, Manufacturing, Agro-based Industries, Tourism and Education Clusters through focused concentration of investments in selected nodes and clusters. Some of the key local corridors identified in the ECER Master Plan will include:

• Kertih – Cukai / Kemaman Cherating Corridor focuses on oil, gas & petrochemical
• Gambang – Kuantan – Gebeng Corridor focuses on manufacturing
• Kuantan – Pantai Sepat – Kuala Pahang – Pekan Corridor focuses on tourism 

The ECER SEZ will be an integral part of the ECER which will serve as its economic hinterland. The ECER SEZ will act as the processing and marketing centre of regional agriculture produce, manufactured products and mineral resources from the ECER and serve as a regional platform for participating in the development opportunities within ECER.