ECONOMIC VALUES

Agriculture

The agricultural sector plays an important role in the socio-economic development of Malaysia. Besides its contribution towards the national income, it is also a major provider of jobs. Four main agricultural activities are carried out by the people in both districts, i.e. planting of crops, livestock, fishery and aquaculture.

Crops

The area planted to crops in Kuala Langat is 70,387.2 hectares compared to an area of 7,446 hectares in Klang. The types of crops planted are industrial crops (palm oil, rubber, cocoa, coffee); cash crops (tapioca, sweet potato, corn); and fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Livestock
The types of animals in livestock farming are buffaloes, cattle, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, pigs and ostriches. The pig farming area in Kuala Langat is the largest in Selangor. The total number of livestock reared in the district is 2,672,185 and its detailed breakdown is shown in the Table below.

Table : Numbers of Livestock By Group at Klang and Kuala Langat
(Census of Livestock 2001, Veterinary Department)

Fishery and Aquaculture
This is one of the main activity of the coastal population in both districts. In 2001, fish landing tonnage for both districts stood at 39,765 tonnes with a market value of RM 98,989,186 while aquaculture produce a sum of 1,353 tonnes with a value of RM 26,116,296 (Department of Fisheries Selangor Annual Report, 2001). In Klang, the cage method is largely being used while in Kuala Langat the tank method is more popular. Among the popular species cultured includes Lates calcarifer and Penaeus monodon.

Manufacturing Sector

The industrial areas in Klang are concentrated in Bukit Raja, Selat Klang Utara, Pelabuhan Klang Utara, Meru, Klang Selatan, Pandamaran and Kapar. The types of industries found here are food, textile, clothing, wood and furniture, paper and printing, plastic goods, basic metal and construction material industries. The industrial areas in Kuala Langat are quite small, i.e. in Telok Panglima Garang, Olak Lempit and Banting. The industries carried out are electronic, furniture, construction materials and palm oil-based industries.

Commercial Area

The commercial zones in Klang are located in the North and South Klang, Port Klang, Kapar and Meru. Commercial enterprises operating here are hotels and restaurants, wholesale and retail trade, building contractors, financial and business services, transportation and storage and professional services.

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