13MP: New Project Management Mechanism To Be Introduced

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- A new and more comprehensive project management mechanism will be introduced to facilitate more strategic and effective planning and implementation of development projects.

According to the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) document released by the Ministry of Economy today, a group of strategic planners with specialised skills will also be established in each ministry, while a strategic planning module will be developed to enhance the competency of civil servants in development project management.

“The turnkey and design-and-build project implementation models will also be improved and expanded, with tighter cost controls. In addition, multi-purpose infrastructure projects will be prioritised under 13MP to optimise resource utilisation.

“The potential for designating part of large-scale high-rise housing areas as public facilities, such as schools and health clinics, will be explored to ensure that housing development and facility provision are implemented simultaneously and in an integrated manner,” the document stated.

The use of federal land banks will also be maximised for federal development projects through improved land management procedures, while land acquisition processes will be centralised under the Department of the Director General of Lands and Mines.

“In addition, the implementation of public interest projects such as schools and health clinics will be opened to private property developers to address the issue of idle and undeveloped land,” it said.

The implementation of public-private partnership (PPP) projects will also be further strengthened based on the Public-Private Partnership Master Plan 2030 (PIKAS 2030), with a focus on user-paid models in the provision of infrastructure and services as options for the people.

“Approval of new PPP projects involving government financial commitments will be subject to the scope and allocation limits under 13MP, while PPP governance will be strengthened, including through the introduction of specific legislation related to PPPs,” it added.

According to the document, governance reforms in the planning and implementation of government projects will enhance public financial management efficiency and reduce leakages, in line with the good governance thrust under the MADANI Economy framework.

Through this approach, the people will benefit from the provision of more quality infrastructure and public facilities.

“The provision of quality infrastructure and services that are transparent, agile and efficient will also attract investors to start businesses, thereby supporting economic growth,” said the document.

-- BERNAMA