MBI memaklumkan kerjasama strategik tersebut menawarkan pelbagai manfaat kepada Selangor dan republik itu selain menyokong pembangunan Rancangan Selangor Pertama (RS-1) dan inisiatif pelepasan gas rumah hijau (GHG).

Expressing his confidence in the achievements of Invest Selangor Bhd over its 25-year journey, Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the state cannot be complacent about its accomplishments.

The state government, Amirudin said, had established the Selangor Rice and Rice Regulatory Authority (KSPDS) to handle issues related to shortages of stock in shops and markets.

"Namun, hasrat kerajaan negeri ini merupakan pelaksanaan yang membabitkan satu dasar besar dan memerlukan sokongan kewangan daripada kerajaan Persekutuan, selain kelulusan serta kebenaran daripada pemilik tanah berkaitan," katanya.

Amid reports of delays in Selangor over the land acquisition for the project, Amirudin said the matter was under a special committee comprising state and ECRL representatives.