The initiative is part of the Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN) programme introduced in 2004, which engages cities worldwide to promote collaboration and recognises creativity as a key strategic factor in sustainable urban development.

Pengerusi Persatuan Nelayan Kawasan (PNK) Pelabuhan Klang berkata menerusi bantuan itu setiap nelayan menerima pukat hanyut, tong minyak, kotak ikan dan minyak pelincir.

“PKNS is targeting RM1bil this year, but due to the slow economy, we have only achieved RM600mil in sales thus far. Hopefully, the economy will improve next year and we will be able to launch the projects as planned,” - Md Kamarzan

According to Amirudin, Greater Klang Valley, involving the four local authorities, has been designed to be a metropolitan model in Malaysia and South-east Asia.

“This is indicative of PTRS’ excellent quality since some of these students cannot afford additional education or tuition. Some of them may have failed (the SPM), but with our help and guidance through PTRS, 89 of them became outstanding students.”