MEA gathering input from all states for preparation of 12MP

The Economics Affairs Ministry (MEA) is seeking views and proposals from all states, including stakeholders, on the direction of the development of each state in the preparation of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP).

Its deputy minister, Senator Dr Radzi Jidin said the approach taken under the 12MP (2021-2025) would be in line with the “Shared Prosperity Vision” announced by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

“The approach taken is to increase the purchasing power of the people to eliminate income and wealth disparities between classes, race, regions and extreme supply chains, with the aim of providing an equitable standard of living by 2030,” he said.

He was speaking to the media a er holding an engagement session with the Perlis state government for the preparation of the 12MP here yesterday. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man led senior state officials during the meeting.

Radzi said in the mid-term review of the 11MP, Perlis was among the states that were given priority by the federal government to ensure that they received be er allocation of funds and to promote equitable socioeconomic growth to improve the people’s wellbeing.

Under the Rolling Plan 4 (2019), the state received a budget allocation of RM319 million for development , he said, adding that from the engagement session, it was found that there were many similarities in the direction taken by the state and federal governments to generate revenues. - Bernama