KUALA LUMPUR – Government projects, including those under the previous Malaysia Plan, that could not be implemented within a reasonable period after their approval will be cancelled, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
When tabling the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) Mid-Term Review (MTR) in the Dewan Rakyat today, he said this is being done to make way for people-oriented projects, which are more pressing.
Anwar, who is also minister of finance, said a special 12MP MTR monitoring committee will be established to ensure that every cabinet member monitors the implementation of 12MP projects so that the public can immediately reap the benefits.
“A plan for monitoring the implementation of 12MP MTR policies is provided to ensure that each ministry and agency implements all of these initiatives. Some of the 12MP MTR targets will also be adopted as ministry KPI,” he said.
In this regard, he urged all members of the government, including members of the administration and department heads, to carry out their responsibilities in an honest and trustworthy manner to prevent a recurrence of wrongdoing and audit reprimands detailed in the Auditor General’s Report.
Anwar stressed that the unity government would implement all strategies and initiatives planned under the 12MP MTR in an organised, systematic and responsible manner.
He said the unity government would function as an efficient and dynamic government to fulfil the people’s hopes, in line with the principles of al-Qawiy al-Amin (competitive and with integrity) and Hafizun Alim (trustworthy and knowledgeable protector).
“Insya-Allah, we will continue to actively listen to the rakyat and accept their feedback so that the 12MP can be implemented satisfactorily and help us formulate the 13MP,” he added.
The 12MP MTR, themed Malaysia Madani: Sustainable, Prosperous, High-Income, encompasses 17 big, bold measures as the main catalysts through 71 strategies and initiatives designed to drive and stimulate national development in order to empower the people and elevate their dignity. – September 11, 2023