Editing Perak (section)

== Economy ==
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[[File:Fishing village in Kuala Sepetang, Perak, Malaysia.jpg|thumb|left|[[Fishing village]] in [[Kuala Sepetang]] illuminated by lamps during the [[blue hour]]. Agriculture, especially [[freshwater fish]] and [[freshwater prawn farming|prawn farming]], is a major economic sector in Perak, along with services and manufacturing.]]

From the 1980s on, Perak began an economic transition away from the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary sector]], where for decades income was generated by the [[tin mining]] industry.<ref>{{cite journal|title=The Economy of Perak in the Mid-1870s|author=John Gullick|journal=Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society|year=2010|volume=83|issue=2|pages=27–46|doi=10.1353/ras.2010.a405050 |jstor=41493778|s2cid=154308185 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://utpedia.utp.edu.my/1226/1/Muhammad_Afiq_Ziekry_Bin_Mohd_Shukry.pdf|title=Chapter 1 (Introduction – Background Study)|author=Muhammad Afiq Ziekry Mohd Shukry|via=Universiti Teknologi Petronas|access-date=18 October 2019|quote=Most of the abandon tin mine sites has been converted to agricultural land due the closing of tin industry in Perak around 1980s.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191018073022/http://utpedia.utp.edu.my/1226/1/Muhammad_Afiq_Ziekry_Bin_Mohd_Shukry.pdf|archive-date=18 October 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> Early in 2006, the state government established the Perak Investment Management Centre (InvestPerak) to serve as the contact point for investors in the [[manufacturing]] and [[service (economics)|services]] sectors.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.investperak.gov.my/|title=Home|publisher=InvestPerak Malaysia|access-date=18 October 2019}}</ref> The state's economy today relies mainly on the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dosm.gov.my/v1/index.php?r=column/pdfPrev&id=OFN3NkVtT0xGWU1wQ1Y1YnRPNXRUQT09|title=GDP By State (2010–2014)|publisher=Department of Statistics, Malaysia|access-date=18 October 2019|page=2 and 5|format=PDF|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180804072828/https://www.dosm.gov.my/v1/index.php?r=column%2FpdfPrev&id=OFN3NkVtT0xGWU1wQ1Y1YnRPNXRUQT09|archive-date=4 August 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2017, the [[tourism industry]] contributed [[Malaysian ringgit|RM]]201.4 billion (14.9%) to the state [[gross domestic product]] (GDP).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=1668175|title=Deputy YDP Agong launches Perak Museum's 135th anniversary|publisher=Bernama|date=24 November 2018|access-date=18 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191018074448/http://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=1668175|archive-date=18 October 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Through the [[Eleventh Malaysia Plan]] (11MP), the state has set targets under its five-year 2016–2020 development plan, including economic development corridor targets for Southern Perak.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fmm.org.my/Perak-@-State_News-@-Perak_State_Government_5_Year_Development_Plan_-_11th_Malaysia_Plan_(2016_to_2020).aspx|title=Perak State Government 5 Year Development Plan - 11th Malaysia Plan (2016 to 2020)|publisher=Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers|access-date=18 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191018080045/https://www.fmm.org.my/Perak-@-State_News-@-Perak_State_Government_5_Year_Development_Plan_-_11th_Malaysia_Plan_(2016_to_2020).aspx|archive-date=18 October 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> Perak has several development corridors, with a different focus for each district.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perak.gov.my/index.php/en/19-perak-gov|title=Perak Government Development Corridor|publisher=Government of Perak|date=27 May 2016|access-date=19 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019081001/https://www.perak.gov.my/index.php/en/19-perak-gov|archive-date=19 October 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> A 20-year masterplan was also formulated in 2017 to drive economic development in the state, with a development value of up to RM30 billion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://themalaysianreserve.com/2017/08/07/perak-drive-economy-new-blueprint/|title=Perak to drive economy with new blueprint|work=Bernama|publisher=The Malaysian Reserve|date=7 August 2017|access-date=18 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191018080633/https://themalaysianreserve.com/2017/08/07/perak-drive-economy-new-blueprint/|archive-date=18 October 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In the first quarter of 2018, the state received a total of RM249.8 million in investments. A year later, investments in the first quarter of 2019 had increased to RM1.43 billion. Perak ranks fifth after [[Penang]], Kedah, [[Johor]] and Selangor in total value of investments.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bernama.com/state-news/berita.php?id=1738048|title=Perak records RM1.43 bln investments for Jan-March 2019|publisher=Bernama|date=22 June 2019|access-date=18 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191018074852/http://www.bernama.com/state-news/berita.php?id=1738048|archive-date=18 October 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2018, investments of RM1.9 billion were planned for the implementation of a range of manufacturing projects and associated factory construction from 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theborneopost.com/2018/10/04/perak-attracts-almost-rm2-billion-worth-of-investments/|title=Perak attracts almost RM2 billion worth of investments|work=Bernama|publisher=The Borneo Post|date=4 October 2018|access-date=18 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191018081231/https://www.theborneopost.com/2018/10/04/perak-attracts-almost-rm2-billion-worth-of-investments/|archive-date=18 October 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Since 2005, Perak has made efforts to remain the biggest [[agricultural]] producer in Malaysia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2005/11/16/perak-aims-to-remain-tops-in-farming|title=Perak aims to remain tops in farming|work=The Star|date=16 November 2005|access-date=18 October 2019}}</ref> In 2008, the state sought to legalise the [[freshwater prawn farming|prawn-farming]] industry, mostly located in western Perak with some activity in [[Tanjung Tualang]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2008/11/16/perak-to-legalise-prawnfarming-industry|title=Perak to legalise prawn-farming industry|author=Chan Li Leen|work=The Star|date=16 November 2008|access-date=18 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2008/11/17/bid-to-legalise-prawn-farming-industry/|title=Bid to legalise prawn farming industry|work=The Star|date=17 November 2008|access-date=18 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/community/2015/11/09/peraks-prawn-town-sleepy-town-of-tanjung-tualang-a-popular-destination-for-seafoodloving-tourists|title=Tanjung Tualang: Perak's prawn town|author=Ivan Loh|work=The Star|date=9 November 2015|access-date=18 October 2019}}</ref> In 2016, some 17,589 young people in Perak were involved in implementing a range of state initiatives in Perak's agriculture sector.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/04/138946/17589-youths-perak-venture-agriculture-sector-2015|title=17,589 youths in Perak venture into agriculture sector as of 2015|work=Bernama|publisher=New Straits Times|date=13 April 2016|access-date=18 October 2019}}</ref> In 2019, the Perak State Agriculture Development Corporation (SADC) launched the Perak AgroValley Project to increase the state's agricultural production. This initiative covers an area of {{convert|1,983.68|hectare|0|abbr=on}} in the Bukit Sapi Mukim Lenggong region.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bernama.com/state-news/berita.php?id=1737471|title=Perak SADC to initiate RM1 billion Agrovalley project|publisher=Bernama|date=20 June 2016|access-date=18 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190621000512/http://www.bernama.com/state-news/berita.php?id=1737471|archive-date=21 June 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perak.gov.my/index.php/en/menu-other-articles/1539-perak-committed-to-be-a-major-contributor-to-country-s-agriculture-sector-28-september-2019|title=Perak Committed To Be A Major Contributor To Country's Agriculture Sector|publisher=Government of Perak|date=28 September 2019|access-date=18 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191018090929/https://www.perak.gov.my/index.php/en/menu-other-articles/1539-perak-committed-to-be-a-major-contributor-to-country-s-agriculture-sector-28-september-2019|archive-date=18 October 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> Most of Perak's abandoned tin mine lakes provide suitable environments for the breeding of [[freshwater fish]]. 65% of abandoned mines have been used for fisheries production, with 30% of the fish exported to neighbouring [[Singapore]] and Indonesia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://perakbiz-route.com.my/perak-biz-route-en/associations-en/malaysia-arowana-fans-club-2/|title=Supplying 80% of national market Storehouse of aqua food|publisher=Perak Biz-Route|date=7 September 2015|access-date=18 October 2019}}</ref> To further improve agricultural productivity and meet increasing demand, the state plans to expand the permanent cultivation of [[vegetable farming|vegetables]], [[floriculture|flowers]], coconut, [[palm oil]], [[durian]], and [[mango]], in different areas throughout Perak.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://perakbiz-route.com.my/perak-biz-route-en/focus-en/datuk-saarani-mohamad-2/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191018114231/http://perakbiz-route.com.my/perak-biz-route-en/focus-en/datuk-saarani-mohamad-2/|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 October 2019|title=Versatile agricultural policies to meet escalating demands|publisher=Perak Biz-Route|date=7 September 2015|access-date=18 October 2019}}</ref> The construction sector accounted for 5.6% of Perak's economic growth in 2015, dropping to 4.0% the following year. Development and [[public housing|housing projects]] represented the sector's major contribution to the state's economic growth.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iproperty.com.my/news/major-contributor-to-peraks-gdp-construction-sector/|title=Major Contributor to Perak's GDP: Construction sector|publisher=iProperty.com.my|date=17 January 2017|access-date=18 October 2019}}</ref>

=== Tourism ===
{{see also|List of tourist attractions in Perak}}
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The tertiary sector is Perak's main economic sector. In 2018, the state was the second most popular destination for [[domestic tourism|domestic tourists]] in Malaysia, after the state of [[Pahang]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2018/07/10/tourism-numbers-up-state-official-reports-visitor-statistics-for-2017|title=Perak is No 2 for local tourists|author=Manjit Kaur|work=The Star|date=10 July 2018|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> Perak's attractions include the royal town of Kuala Kangsar and its iconic buildings, such as the Iskandariah Palace, Pavilion Square Tower, [[Perak Royal Museum]], [[Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery]], and [[Ubudiah Mosque]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2005/09/22/royal-town-steeped-in-history-and-tradition_1|title=Royal town steeped in history and tradition|author1=Chan Li Leen|author2=Zabidi Tusin|work=The Star|date=22 September 2005|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/2017/02/212937/royal-town-kuala-kangsar|title=The royal town of Kuala Kangsar|author=David Bowden|newspaper=New Straits Times|date=16 February 2017|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.star2.com/travel/malaysia/2017/09/19/exploring-kuala-kangsar-peraks-royal-town/|title=Exploring Kuala Kangsar, Perak's royal town|author=Ming Teoh|publisher=Star2.com|date=19 September 2017|access-date=25 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191025012549/https://www.star2.com/travel/malaysia/2017/09/19/exploring-kuala-kangsar-peraks-royal-town/|archive-date=25 October 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> The British colonial legacy in Perak includes the Birch Memorial Clock Tower, Ipoh High Court, Ipoh railway station, Ipoh Town Hall and Old Post Office, [[Kellie's Castle]], Majestic Station Hotel, [[Malay College Kuala Kangsar]], [[Bukit Larut|Maxwell Hill]] (Bukit Larut), [[Perak Museum|Perak State Museum]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jmm.gov.my/en/museum/perak-museum|title=Perak Museum|publisher=Department of Museums Malaysia|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> Royal Ipoh Club, St. John Church, and Taiping Lake Gardens.<ref name="Ipoh architecture">{{cite web|url=https://theculturetrip.com/asia/malaysia/articles/the-most-beautiful-architecture-in-ipoh-malaysia/|title=The Most Beautiful Architecture in Ipoh, Malaysia|author=Sam Bedford|publisher=Culture Trip|date=22 May 2018|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> The historical events of the local Malay struggle are remembered in the [[Pasir Salak Historical Complex]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://muzium.perak.gov.my/index.php/en/museums/pasir-salak-historical-complex|title=Pasir Salak Historical Complex|publisher=Perak State Museum Board|access-date=25 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180705055921/http://muzium.perak.gov.my/index.php/en/museums/pasir-salak-historical-complex|archive-date=5 July 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/focus/2017/11/13/more-than-just-about-birch-and-maharaja-lela-kampung-gajah-a-mustsee-for-tourists-as-it-is-steeped-i|title=More than just about Birch and Maharaja Lela|author=Chan Li Leen|work=The Star|date=13 November 2017|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> There are also several historical ethnic Chinese landmarks, mainly in Ipoh, the capital. They include the Darul Ridzuan Museum building,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://muzium.perak.gov.my/index.php/en/museums/darul-ridzuan-museum|title=Darul Ridzuan Museum|publisher=Perak State Museum Board|access-date=25 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706110923/http://muzium.perak.gov.my/index.php/en/museums/darul-ridzuan-museum|archive-date=6 July 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> a former wealthy Chinese tin miner's mansion; Han Chin Pet Soo, a former club for Hakka miners and haven of shadowy activities;<ref name="Ipoh architecture"/> and the [[Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mpti.gov.my/en/visitors/places-interest/menara-condong|title=Menara Condong|trans-title=Leaning Tower|publisher=Teluk Intan Municipal Council|access-date=25 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191025032257/http://www.mpti.gov.my/en/visitors/places-interest/menara-condong|archive-date=25 October 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref>

[[File:Road bridge passing the Royal Belum Rainforest, Perak, Malaysia.jpg|thumb|left|Road bridge passing the Royal Belum Rainforest during blue hour]]

The state also contains a number of natural attractions, including [[bird sanctuaries]], [[cave]]s, forest reserves, islands, limestone cliffs, mountains, and white sandy beaches. Among the natural sites are [[Banding Island]], [[Belum-Temengor]] Forest Reserve,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://belum.com.my/|title=Living tale of nature|publisher=Belum Temenggor|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens,<ref name="Ipoh nature attractions">{{cite web|url=https://theculturetrip.com/asia/malaysia/articles/8-gorgeous-natural-sights-near-ipoh-malaysia/|title=8 Gorgeous Natural Sights near Ipoh, Malaysia|author=Sam Bedford|publisher=Culture Trip|date=23 May 2018|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> Kinta Nature Park,<ref name="Ipoh nature attractions"/> Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve, Mount Yong Belar,<ref name="Ipoh nature attractions"/> Pangkor Island,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theculturetrip.com/asia/malaysia/articles/how-to-travel-to-pangkor-island/|title=How to Travel to Pangkor Island|author=Sam Bedford|publisher=Culture Trip|date=18 July 2018|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> [[Tempurung Cave]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mdkampar.gov.my/en/visitors/places-interest/tempurung-cave|title=Tempurung Cave|publisher=Kampar District Council|access-date=25 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191025020655/http://www.mdkampar.gov.my/en/visitors/places-interest/tempurung-cave|archive-date=25 October 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> and Ulu Kinta Forest Reserve.<ref name="Ipoh nature attractions"/> Recreational attractions include the Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat,<ref name="Perak recreational parks">{{cite web|url=https://visitperak.com.my/category/nature/page/2/|title=Category: Nature|publisher=Visit Perak|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> D. R Seenivasagam Recreational Park,<ref name="Perak's garden city">{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2005/09/08/welcome-to-peraks-garden-city/|title=Welcome to Perak's garden city|author1=V. P. Sujata|author2=Lew Yong Kan|author3=Zabidi Tusin|work=The Star|date=8 September 2005|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> Gaharu Tea Valley Gopeng,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaharu.com.my/|title=Home|publisher=Gaharu Tea Valley Gopeng|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> Go Chin Pomelo Nature Park,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/focus/2017/12/15/thriving-in-tambun-the-humble-pomelo-is-synonymous-with-this-small-town-and-grows-well-on-former-min/|title=Thriving in Tambun|author=Foong Pek Yee|work=The Star|date=15 December 2017|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> Gunung Lang Recreational Park,<ref name="Ipoh nature attractions"/> Kinta Riverfront Walk,<ref name="Perak recreational parks"/> Kuala Woh Jungle Park,<ref name="Perak recreational parks"/> Lang Mountain,<ref name="Perak recreational parks"/> [[Lost World of Tambun]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sunwaylostworldoftambun.com/|title=Home|publisher=Sunway Lost World of Tambun|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> My Gopeng Resort,<ref name="Perak recreational parks"/> Perak Herbal Garden,<ref name="Perak recreational parks"/> Sultan Abdul Aziz Recreational Park, and Sungai Klah Hot Spring Park.<ref name="Perak's garden city"/>