Table V.

An overview of intra-region corridors in Malaysia

Economic corridorsNorthern corridorCentral corridorSouthern corridorEast coast corridor
Regional development planNorthern Corridor Economic Region (NCER)Central CorridorIskandar Malaysia (IM)East Coast Economic Region (ECER)
Government authorityNorthern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA)Government of MalaysiaIskandar Region Development Authority (IRDA)East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC)
Started (year)2007199120062007
Objective (s)World-class economic regionEquitable growth and economic developmentSustainable metropolis of international standardA developed region-distinctive dynamic and competitive
Radius of coverage17,816 square kilometres15,033 square kilometres22,874 square kilometres66,736 square kilometres
State of coveragePenang, Kedah, Perlis and PerakNegeri Sembilan, Selangor and Kuala LumpurJohor and MalaccaPahang, Kelantan and Terengganu
Focus industryAgriculture, human capital, infrastructure, manufacturing, logistic and tourismHuman capital, infrastructure, manufacturing, service sector, agricultureEducati on, financial health care, ICT, creative industries, logistic , and tourismAgriculture, education, manufacturing, oil, gas, petrochemical, and tourism
Expected employment (million)3.19.81.41.9
Expected investment (USD billion)5555911835
Source: Adapted from Jeevan (2017) 

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