“We want to assure investors that we are a friend and even though they may not be from Penang, we are willing to offer our assistance,” he said.
Lim said this when speaking to reporters after opening the ninth Intrenasionale Industrial Expo & iBusiness Solutions Expo which incorporated the Print & Pack Expo 2008 at the Penang International Sports Arena (Pisa) here yesterday.
“The state will offer whatever incentives within its means to attract new and renewed investments,” he said.
Lim appealed to trade associations and industry players to submit or re-submit their memorandums and proposals.
“Since the new state government started from ground zero when it moved into a practically empty office, the proposals and suggestions would be solely decided on merit,” he said.
“We operate on the basic principles of integrity, attracting talents which can develop and benefit Penang and good governance.”
Lim said the state would boost its attractiveness as an exhibition and convention centre.
“This will include boosting road and air connectivity to and from Penang, and our land and sea ports will also play a vital role in making the state a logistical hub to complement the industry,” he said.
Lim said he hoped the Federal Government would continue with the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER).
“The state will make sure that the concerns of investors and industry players are taken care of,” he added.
Over 50 new products were on display at the three-day expo with more than 300 brands from over 20 countries.
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