Delving Into The 12th Malaysia Plan

Iskandar Fareez, Communications Director, REFSA | Khor Yu Leng, Political Economist, Segi Enam Advisors | Sharan Raj, Parti Sosialis Malaysia

27-Sep-21 18:00

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The 12th Malaysia Plan has been unveiled today aiming to create a more inclusive, sustainable and high-income country in the next five years. First, we examine the broad strokes of the plan. Then, we explore whether it is enough to set us on the path to economic recovery. And finally, with the plan's big promise of inclusivity, we find out if it delivered.

Image Source: Parlimen Malaysia Facebook

Produced by: Azlyna Mohd Noor, Tasha Fusil, Alia Zefri

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

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Tags: Evening Edition, Business and Economy, 12MP, RMK12, 12th Malaysia Plan, Inclusivity,

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