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292,700 Population
Head of Government: Menteri Besar
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360 km² Size
Area code: 04
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Kangar State Capital
Region: Peninsular Malaysia
Why Perlis
General Facts
2022
- Labour Force: 0.114 mil
- GDP: 6.2 bil
- Growth Rate: 5.7%
Economic Sectors
- Services: 70.2%
- Agriculture: 16.9%
- Manufacturing: 7.9%
- Construction: 2.5%
- Mining & Quarry: 0.5%
Additional Facts
- Low cost of living
- Low cost for businesses
- Low risk of natural hazards
- Stable political environment
- Located within the North Corridor Economic Region (NCER)
- Located within the Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand growth triangle
*Source: Perlis Department of State Economic Planning