PM Anwar Unveils 13MP, A Bold Five-year Plan To Transform Malaysia Into AI-powered Nation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today tabled the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), a bold and comprehensive five-year national development blueprint for the period 2026–2030, aimed at redesigning the nation’s trajectory through technological leadership, inclusive growth, and public sector reform. 

Anchored on three fundamental pillars - the building of a sovereign and dignified nation, the development of a people-centred MADANI social system, and a strategic shift toward an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered economy - the 13MP aspires to to form an inclusive and progressive society, in addition to making Malaysia a regional leader in digital technology through the production of innovation and global-class products and services ‘Made by Malaysia’.

Under the theme “Melakar Semula Pembangunan” (Redesigning Development), the plan outlines four core thrusts, namely diversifying the economy, boosting social mobility, accelerating public service reform, and enhancing the well-being of the people while safeguarding environmental sustainability.

In addition, there are nine strategic focus areas, namely transitioning into an AI-powered nation; advancing high-growth and high-value (HGHV) industries and strategic sectors; balancing economic progress between regions while strengthening rural development; and expanding Malaysia’s involvement and role in the global economy.

Also delivering efficient, transparent, and responsive public services; addressing the rising cost of living; designing a people-centric MADANI social system; improving quality of life; and ensuring social justice and equal opportunity for all.

By 2030, the 13MP targets an annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent, a reduction in the fiscal deficit to below 3 per cent of GDP, and private investment reaching RM417.9 billion annually in nominal terms.

According to Anwar, the government’s allocation for the 13MP of RM430 billion is a significant increase from the RM400 billion earmarked under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP).

-- BERNAMA