KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim tabled the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) in Parliament today, outlining a bold national roadmap for 2026–2030 that focuses on structural reforms, digital transformation, and social equity. Anchored on the Malaysia MADANI framework, the RM611 billion plan is designed to steer the nation toward high-income status while uplifting all communities through just and inclusive development.
Of the RM611 billion allocation, RM430 billion will come from the federal government, with the remainder funded by government-linked companies (GLCs), government-linked investment companies (GLICs), and public-private partnerships. The plan aims to achieve annual GDP growth between 4.5% to 5.5%, maintain inflation at 2%–3%, reduce the fiscal deficit below 3%, and raise per capita income to over RM77,200 by 2030.
RMK13 is guided by three strategic thrusts: enhancing governance and institutional integrity, accelerating Malaysia’s digital and innovation-driven economy, and ensuring fair distribution of resources to enhance quality of life. More than half the plan’s investment will drive economic growth, while RM133 billion will strengthen education and healthcare, RM51 billion will support national security, and RM17 billion will go toward public administration.
To reduce dependence on foreign labour, the government will implement a multilevel levy system aimed at cutting foreign worker reliance from 15% to 10% by 2030, while incentivising automation and increasing local workforce participation. RMK13 also transitions from race-based to needs-based socioeconomic policy, with initiatives like AIM, TEKUN, and PuTERA35 empowering entrepreneurship and expanding Bumiputera ownership in key strategic sectors.
The plan includes targeted support for marginalised groups, including Orang Asli, Sabah and Sarawak natives, and low-income Indian and Chinese communities. Key measures involve reforms to the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954, housing and education support, and economic empowerment. The government also aims to boost women’s workforce participation to 60%, expand childcare and OKU education access, and improve employment opportunities for the elderly and disabled.
Strengthening Malaysia’s “third sector” is another key focus, with RMK13 enhancing the capacity of NGOs, cooperatives, and social enterprises through advisory support, training, and financing tools such as social sukuk, waqf, and crowdfunding. Quoting thinkers Amartya Sen and Ibnu Khaldun, Anwar emphasized that “justice is not only a moral principle, it is the backbone of national unity and sustainable progress.” He concluded, “This is not merely a plan—it is a moral contract with our people and future generations.”
Key Highlights of RMK13 (2026–2030)
Total Investment
- RM611 billion total allocation
- RM430 billion from Federal Government
- RM181 billion from GLCs, GLICs, and PPPs
Economic Targets
- GDP growth: 4.5%–5.5% annually
- Inflation: 2%–3%
- Fiscal deficit: Below 3%
- Per capita income: RM77,200+ by 2030
3 Strategic Thrusts
- Strengthen governance & integrity
- Advance digital economy & innovation (AI, high-tech industries)
- Ensure fair distribution & improve quality of life
Inclusive Development
- Shift from race-based to needs-based policies
- Support for Bumiputera ownership (e.g. Bandar Malaysia, Subang Airport)
- Empower entrepreneurship via TEKUN, AIM, PuTERA35
Marginalised Communities Focus
- Orang Asli: Land rights reform under Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954
- Indian & Chinese low-income communities: Housing, education, business aid
- Support for women, OKU, elderly: Jobs, childcare, inclusive education
Labour & Workforce
- Reduce foreign labour reliance: 15% → 10%
- Encourage automation & local employment
- Increase women’s workforce participation to 60%
Third Sector Empowerment
- Boost NGOs, cooperatives, social enterprises
- Access to training, advisory & alternative financing (social sukuk, waqf, crowdfunding)
Moral Commitment
- Based on philosophies of Sen, Rawls, and Ibnu Khaldun
- PM Anwar: “This is not just a plan, but a moral contract with our people and future generations.”
