13th Malaysia Plan, An Ambitious But Realistic Plan For Growth?

Professor Tricia Yeoh, Associate Professor of Practice, School of Politics & International Relations, University of Nottingham Malaysia

01-Aug-25 08:30

13th Malaysia Plan, An Ambitious But Realistic Plan For Growth?

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Under this plan, the economy is projected to grow by 4.5-5.5% a year, with aspirations for Malaysia to be a high income nation by 2030 and one of the top 30 economies in the world. This plan is also supposed to have a sharper focus on domestic demand, good governance, digital transformation, and sustainable growth, Professor Tricia Yeoh, Associate Professor of Practice, University of Nottingham Malaysia's School of Politics & International Relations tells us if these goals are achievable.

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Categories: economy, government

Tags: 13MP, 13th Malaysia Plan, high income country, high income nation, economy, digital transformation, good governance,

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