Many Malaysians know that the Perlis soccer team is a squad to reckon with, some might have been surprised by the tranquility of the highway between Changlun and Kuala Perlis on their way to Langkawi and some might have tasted the famous harumanis mango.

But few Malaysians have an accurate perception of the economy of Perlis. This contribution aims to shed some light on the economic problems of Perlis.