KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s construction and infrastructure sectors are set to benefit significantly from the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which allocates RM430 billion for development expenditure (DE) from 2026 to 2030, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit reversed its gains in the morning to end lower against the greenback on Thursday as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) kept its benchmark interest rate steady overnight.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed at its intraday low on Thursday, tracking weaker regional sentiment despite optimism on Malaysia’s strategic policy vision under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in the Dewan Rakyat today is the catalyst for the country to achieve the MADANI Economy aspirations.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government has boldly and decisively shaped the direction of national policies through the formulation of a comprehensive framework known as the MADANI Economy that is based on sustainability, the people’s well-being, and governance with integrity.
By K.Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Efforts to reform the local semiconductor industry and revitalise the high-value global services sector are among the main focuses of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), as part of broader measures to strengthen the country’s economic diversification.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The government will vigorously implement key strategic plans within the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) framework to boost growth in high-growth, high-value (HGHV) industries and key strategic sectors.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The prospects for the country’s economic growth are closely linked to the global economic environment, which is expected to moderate during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period due to various current challenges, according to the 13MP Main Document 2026-2030, themed "Redefining Development."
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The country's gross domestic product (GDP) growth is targeted at between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent per annum during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period from 2026 and 2030, driven primarily by domestic demand, particularly private consumption and investment.
By Nor Baizura Basri & Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which aims to drive sustainable growth based on value creation across all sectors, involves RM611 billion in investments to ensure the success of the five-year plan, with RM430 billion being the government’s development allocation.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The government will prioritise the growth of strategic industries within a sustainable and competitive blue economy, focusing on integrated fisheries hubs, coastal and maritime tourism, blue bio-based technologies, and the development of a blue economy hub in Sabah.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will likely target sustainable gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.0-5.0 per cent annually from 2026 to 2030, driven by infrastructure development, domestic consumption and strategic initiatives like the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, according to MBSB Investment Bank (MBSB Research).
