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Highlights of the 12th Malaysia Plan

KUALA LUMPUR: The following are the highlights of the 12th Malaysia Plan 2021-2025 (12MP), themed “Resetting the economy; strengthening security, wellbeing and inclusivity; and advancing sustainability,” that was tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in Parliament today. – Total development expenditure allocation is estimated to be at

Government outlines six selected targets to solidifying provision of infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR: The 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) has outlined six selected targets to solidifying provision of infrastructure in Sabah and Sarawak as it plays an important role in catalysing socioeconomic development in both states. According to the 12th Malaysia Plan document released by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) today, the

National defence and security industry policy to be introduced under 12MP

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Defence and Security Industry Policy will be introduced under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) 2021-2025 to set the direction of local industries related to defence and security. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said other initiatives under the 12MP included improving preparedness, border control and

New comprehensive energy policy in addressing various issues

KUALA LUMPUR: A comprehensive new energy policy would be designated to guide in addressing various issues across a number of energy-consuming sectors and to ensure its development is in line with global energy transition trends. According to the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025) document released by Economic Planning Unit through the

RM2.25 bln to provide housing assistance for the poor

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has allocated RM2.25 billion to provide housing assistance to the poor under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the allocation was to build and repair 85,500 units of houses, namely 75,000 units in rural areas and almost

Malaysian Infectious Disease Institute to be built next year

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian Infectious Disease Institute will be built in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan in 2022 under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. When tabling the 12MP at Dewan Rakyat today, he said the institute is aimed at the prevention of diseases,

Govt to introduce national policy to strengthen unity

KUALA LUMPUR: A national policy on unity will be introduced to promote social cohesiveness and harmony as well as capitalise on diversity as an asset to strengthen national unity. According to the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) (2021-2025) document released today, this policy will outline three thrusts in leading the unity

Six less-developed states continue to be given priority

KUALA LUMPUR: Six less-developed states, namely Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Sabah, Sarawak and Terengganu will continue to be given priority in development budget allocation under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). According to the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025) document released by the Economic Planning Unit today, the government has outlined three priority

Increasing public transport ridership

KUALA LUMPUR: Improving transport infrastructure in providing seamless people mobility is one of the priorities given in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) 2021-2025 to contribute to the growth of public transport ridership. According to the 12MP document released today by the Economic Planning Unit, two strategies will be implemented to

Blueprint for Malaysia Healthcare System Reform

KUALA LUMPUR: A blueprint for Malaysia Healthcare System Reform will be introduced as a new way forward for national healthcare transformation, according to the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025) document released by the Economic Planning Unit today. In designing this blueprint, it said a study will be undertaken to strengthen the