PUTRAJAYA – All ministries are instructed to present their development projects implementation planning for 2021 to the office of the Chief Secretary to the Government by December 31.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said the plans must include the expected date to call for project tenders and start of initial works.
He said besides that, the ministries must also identify problems that may arise.
“The decision was made during the meeting on the Development Project Implementation Planning for 2021 jointly chaired by me and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali today.
“The meeting was held to find ways to speed up the continuation of projects and ensure that new projects can be implemented expeditiously next year, as they will have significant multiplier effects on the country,” he said in a statement today.
“The meeting today identified several improvement measures and relaxation of procedures to be continued in 2021.
“The government has allocated RM69 billion for development expenditure under Budget 2021, out of which 45% is for the continuation of projects and 55% for new projects.
“(There's) no problem continuing the 3,834 current projects. However, early and meticulous planning is important to ensure that 2,558 new projects can be carried out smoothly next year,” he said.
He added that public sector spending is critical during this period when the private sector, especially small and medium enterprises, are facing challenges to stimulate and revive the economy. – Bernama, December 1, 2020
