He said several development strategies designed to stimulate the state's economy and provide jobs were driving the federal government towards that goal.
The development in Penang would result in encouraging economic growth in the national interest, he said at the ground-breaking for an extension project at the Bayan Lepas International Airport here.
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng was present at the ceremony.
Najib said 10 infrastructure projects had been identified for implementation, including the expansion of the airport, Penang Port and the Penang Bridge, construction of the second bridge and the creation of a multimedia super corridor in the state.
"These initiatives will not only facilitate economic activities but also support our nation's objective to increase tourism revenue from the RM53bil in 2009 to RM168bil by 2020," he said.
He said that following the example of successful airline hubs around the world, Malaysia envisioned its airports as a platform to drive commercial business.
In today's interconnected world, the abilities to offer high quality reliable air travel services and facilities served as a catalyst to attract trade and investment into any country, he said.
He added that this directly supported employment and wealth generation which in turn would help Malaysia's drive to become a high-income nation.
Najib said Penang's international airport had seen encouraging traffic growth, receiving more than 3.4 million passengers this year up to September, up by 30.5 per cent from the corresponding period last year.
"As such, I am sure the expansion of the airport will enable Penang to achieve greater economic growth," he said. - Bernama
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