THE INPENANG INTERNATIONAL AWARDS 2019
SPEECH BY CHIEF MINISTER OF PENANG
AT THE INPENANG INTERNATIONAL AWARDS 2019
19 JANUARY 2019
The TOP Banquet Hall
When I unveiled Penang2030 with the theme “A Family-focused Green and Smart State to Inspire the Nation”, it was a master plan to make Penang a model state to inspire the nation and the world. It is aimed to increase liveability, to enhance quality of life, to upgrade the economy, to empower the people, to strengthen civic participation and to invest in the built environment. One of the highlights includes a ‘Made in Penang’ approach to boost the manufacturing and the service sectors that include tourism, hospitality, medical, culture, heritage, art and many more.
Ladies and gentlemen,
The state of Penang will need the undivided support from stakeholders and in particular, each and every one of you who is here today to make this vision 2030 a success. I must commend Mr. Ch’ng Huck Theng, President of CHTNetwork for his everlasting passion to promote Penang to the world and his vision in organizing this INPenang International Awards more than a decade ago, a unique award that only recognizes Penang-based organizations and Penangites born both local and abroad. This is an important award that honours successful Penang born leaders and captains of industries that have excelled in their respective fields and have contributed to society.
The Penang state government hopes that the winners tonight can in one way or another make an effort to further contribute to make this state, we call home, one of the perfect places on earth to visit, to invest and to live in. The Penang state government welcomes new ideas and investment proposals and we promise that we will do our best to support and collaborate. I am convinced that if all of us work together as one regardless of race and religion, our future generations will enjoy a Penang state with a vibrant economy, a green environment and a safe place for us all.
Lastly, congratulations to the winners tonight for the 4th edition of INPenang International Awards 2019. It is an impressive list of recipients ranging from the young emerging entrepreneurs, local successful Penang organizations, amazing international achievers to businessmen with very well-respected lifetime achievement. Well done and Penang salutes all of you!
Thank you.