* Theme: Towards Economic Prosperity and Social Justice
* The 10MP (2011-2015) is critical for the continuation of the national agenda to realise Vision 2020 and become an advanced and high-income nation.
* 9MP (2006-2010): 4.2 per cent per annum expected in economic growth; gross national income per capita to reach RM26,420 (US$8,260) in 2010; inflation at 3.6 per cent in 2010; federal government fiscal deficit to to narrow to 5.3 per cent in 2010 compared with 7 per cent of GDP in 2009.
* Incidence of poverty reduced to 3.8 per cent in 2009 compared with 5.7 per cent in 2005. Hardcore poverty rate dropped from 1.2 per cent in 2005 to 0.7 per cent in 2009.
* Economic growth rate expected to record 6 per cent in 2010.
* 9MP (2006-2010): 4.2 per cent per annum expected in economic growth; gross national income per capita to reach RM26,420 (US$8,260) in 2010; inflation at 3.6 per cent in 2010; federal government fiscal deficit to to narrow to 5.3 per cent in 2010 compared with 7 per cent of GDP in 2009.
* Incidence of poverty reduced to 3.8 per cent in 2009 compared with 5.7 per cent in 2005. Hardcore poverty rate dropped from 1.2 per cent in 2005 to 0.7 per cent in 2009.
* Economic growth rate expected to record 6 per cent in 2010.
* 10MP: 10 main premises
First : Internally driven, externally aware
Second : Leveraging on our diversity internationally
Third : Transforming to a high-income nation through specialisation
Fourth : Unleashing productivity-led growth and innovation
Fifth : Nurturing, attracting and retaining top talent
Sixth : Ensuring equality of opportunities and safeguarding the vulnerable
Seventh : Concentrated growth, inclusive development
Eighth : Supporting effective and smart partnerships
Ninth : Valuing our environmental endowments
Tenth : Government as a competitive corporation
10MP-Five Strategic Thrusts
First: Designing government philosophy and approach to transform Malaysia using NKRA methodology
Second: Creating a conducive environment for unleashing economic growth
Third: Moving towards inclusive socio-economic development
Fourth: Developing and retaining a first-world talent base and
Fifth: Building an environment that enhances quality of life
*10MP allocation for non-physical infrastructure to be increased to 40 per cent compared with 21.8 per cent under the 9MP, focus to be given to skills development programmes, R&D activities and venture capital funding
*A world-class civil service college will be established to raise the competency of civil servants
* Focus on 12 national key economic areas of NKEAs to be announced in October
(i) Oil and gas
(ii) Palm oil and related products
(iii) Financial services
(iv) Wholesale and retail
(v) Tourism
(vi) Information and communication technology (ICT)
(vii) Education services
(viii) Electric and electronic
(ix) Business services
(x) Private healthcare
(xi) Agriculture
(xii) Greater Kuala Lumpur
* A special unit, the Economic Transformation Unit, will be established to plan and coordinate the implementation and development of the NKEAs.
* A Competition Commission and Appeal Tribunal will be established to ensure more orderly and effective implementation of the law.
* The government will continue to strive to place Malaysia among the top five most competitive countries in the world.
* A Facilitation Fund of RM20 billion will be provided to help the private sector to finance public-private partnership projects.
* Through the Facilitation Fund, the government expects to attract private sector investments worth at least RM200 billion. Among the projects that are being considered are land reclamation in Westport in Port Klang, Malaysia Truly Asia Centre in Kuala Lumpur and Senai High Technology Park in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor.
* A special unit under the Prime Minister's Department will be set up to set the direction and drive the National Innovation System and innovation policies and strategies.
* Government financing for public venture capital companies will be in the form of equity and not loans.
* A Mudharabah Innovation Fund (MIF)with an allocation of RM500 million will be introduced to provide risk capital to government venture capital companies.
* A Business Growth Fund with an initial allocation of RM150 million will be set up to bridge the financing gap between the early stage of commercialisation and venture capital financing for high tech products.
* The bankruptcy laws will be simplified to support a risk-taking culture, eliminate the stigma of failure and allow high calibre and credible entrepreneurs who fail to become active again.
* High speed broadband project to cover major towns, priority economic growth areas and industrial areas, broadband coverage for suburban and rural areas broadband service for the rural population through wireless infrastructure offering a variety of affodable packages
*East Coast Expressway from Kuantan to Kuala Terengganu to be completed in the plan period at a total cost of RM3.7 billion and to be linked to the Kuantan Port which will be upgraded
*The electrified double track rail project from Gemas to Johor baharu, estimated to cost RM8 billion, will be implemented to complete the electrified double track rail project from Padang Besar in the north to Johor Baharu in the south
*A sewerage treatment plant using green technology to be constructed in Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, similar plants throughout the country to follow
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