PUTRAJAYA – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will present the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) in the Dewan Rakyat on September 27.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said preparations for the tabling are almost 100% complete.
“The Economic Planning Unit (EPU) will provide a briefing and the latest information to the prime minister on the preparation of the 12MP,” he said.
He said this after clocking in to work at the EPU building here this morning.
With him was his deputy, Datuk Eddin Syazlee Shith.
Mustapa said the tabling of the 12MP and the 2022 Development Budget will be the EPU’s main focus for the next 100 days.
He said that, under the 12MP, key issues to be addressed in the next five years include bridging the development gap between states and areas in the country.
“We have identified six states that are a little behind (in terms of development), including Sabah and Sarawak.
“Additionally, we will also focus on addressing the income gap between the B40, M40 and T20 groups, especially those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic,” he said.
He said the 12MP will also ensure that basic needs such as water, electricity and internet infrastructure can be fully enjoyed by the people.
Meanwhile, Mustapa said the EPU will be finalising the 2022 Development Budget together with the Finance Ministry as soon as possible. – Bernama, September 1, 2021
