Beliau berkata demikian pada majlis berbuka puasa bersama 100 pengasuh anjuran sekretariat IMPAK, Yawas dan Merdeka Centre di Hotel Best Western, i-City di sini semalam.

“Selangor, endowed with strategic positioning, a dynamic ecosystem, and a rich talent pool, presents vast opportunities for local and international investors alike,” Ng said in his speech during the event launch at Menara Affin TRX today.

“The birth rate in the state is reducing, with an average of 1.9 in 2018 following concerns (among couples) towards the high cost of care. At the same time, the life expectancy of residents in Selangor is high, two and a half years longer than the national life expectancy,” he said

Menurut Azilah, pada tahun ini juga menyaksikan peningkatan jumlah penglibatan usahawan seramai 200 orang yang mempromosikan produk mereka di 200 reruai jualan berbanding tahun lalu hanya 149 usahawan yang mengambil bahagian.

Kadar penembusan pembayaran digital sektor awam di Selangor dan Pulau Pinang mencatatkan pencapaian memberangsangkan apabila mencecah 90 peratus setakat ini, menurut Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet).