PENANG HAS witnessed a remarkable economic transformation over the years, and at the heart of this evolution stands the Penang Development Corporation (PDC). Established in 1969, PDC was born out of a vision to propel Penang to become an economic powerhouse.Now approaching its 55th year, PDC continues to lead Penang’s growth, embodying its mission to meet stakeholders’ needs in line with the state’s aspirations.Prai Industrial Park 2024.Evolution of RolesOver the decades, as Penang’s economic landscape evolved, so did PDC’s roles....
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[1] Message to all members and branches from Acting National Chairman of Gerakan, Y.A.B. Dr Lim Chong Eu, 16 July 1971”, reprinted as “Party Crisis” in Lim Choon Sooi, ed., Towards the Future: Selected Speeches and Statements of Lim Chong Eu, 1970-1989 (Penang: Oon Chin Seang, 1990), 15-16.
[2] Batu Kawan Industrial Park 3 (BKIP3), the 10th industrial park, was launched by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in February 2024.
[3] Penang—Not short of investments but skilled workers, The Edge Malaysia, 22 December 2022, https://theedgemalaysia.com/article/cover-storypenang-%E2%80%94-not-short-investmentsskilled-workers.