PENANG 2030
A Family-Focused Green And Smart State That Inspires The Nation
WHAT IS PENANG 2030?
Penang2030 started in August 2018 to build a smarter, greener, and more people-focused Penang. When COVID-19 hit, it pushed the state to act faster. This led to the creation of Digital Penang to boost digital growth and the HIP Index to hear how people feel about life in Penang. Both were part of the original plan, showing real progress toward the Penang2030 vision.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Theme A
Increase Liveability to Enhance Quality of Life
Focus on affordable and diverse housing, safer and cleaner communities, stronger welfare and care systems, and a wider range of recreation, sports, arts, and cultural facilities—creating a better, healthier life for everyone.
- Address housing affordability and diversity
- Continue to improve public safety and cleanliness
- Enhance welfare and care systems
- Diversify recreation, sports, arts and culture facilities
Theme B
Upgrade The Economy To Raise Household Incomes
Prepare industries for the digital and green economy, modernize sustainable agriculture, expand unique tourism offerings, and grow creative and niche business ecosystems.
- Advance readiness of local manufacturing industries for the digital age and the green economy
- Modernise and diversify sustainable agriculture
- Create a variety of quality tourism products across island and mainland
- Foster an ecosystem that nurtures creative industries and niche business services
Theme C
Empower People To Strengthen Civic Participation
Support vulnerable groups, promote inclusion of youth, women, and seniors, expand public participation in social development, and improve how programs and reforms are delivered.
- Uplift vulnerable communities and reduce inequalities
- Boost participation of youth, women and seniors in community life
- Create more platforms for public involvement in social development
- Accelerate program delivery and institutional reform
Theme D
Invest In The Built Environment To Improve Resilience
Enhance planning, mobility, and digital infrastructure, integrate smart municipal services, and drive climate resilience for balanced, future-ready development.
- Balance development through effective spatial planning
- Strengthen mobility, connectivity and digital infrastructure
- Integrate municipal services with smart technologies
- Implement climate change adaptation plans
A Vision for Penang:From the Chief Minister
Chief Minister YAB. Chow Kon Yeow calls for the participation of every citizen to build a more inclusive and equitable society.
Join Us in Shaping Penang’s Future
We’re looking for passionate individuals to volunteer and be part of Penang2030’s mission.
Your time and skills can help drive real change.