Malaysia unveils 13th Malaysia Plan: Roadmap to growth, inclusivity, and digital transformation (2026–2030)

• GDP growth aimed at 4.5%–5.5% annually, driven by domestic demand.
  
• RM611 billion needed in total investments to implement 13MP.
  
• Malaysia aims to become a high-income nation and top 30 global economy by 2030.
  
• High-impact investments to be extended to Chuping (Perlis), Kota Kinabalu (Sabah), Kerian (Perak), and Tok Bali (Kelantan).
  

• Focus on efficiency, accountability, and fiscal strength.
  
• Enforcement of the Government Service Efficiency Commitment Act 2025.
  
• MyDigital ID to be launched for secure online public service access.
  
• Civil servants to be trained in AI and big data.
  
• 95% of federal services to be fully online by 2030.
  
• Target to be in the UN’s top 20 Online Service Index by 2030.
  

• Malaysia to lead in AI, digital tech, and renewable energy in Southeast Asia.
  
• National AI Action Plan 2030 to drive research, innovation, and commercialisation.
  
• Target: 98% 5G coverage nationwide.
  
• At least 5,000 digital entrepreneurs to be developed.
  
• Digital twin technology and Business Digital Identity Recognition Initiative to boost industry innovation.
  
• National Digital Trust and Data Security Strategy to be introduced.
  

• Expansion of floating solar hybrid hydro projects and green hydrogen in Kenyir.
  
• Nuclear energy being considered as a clean source.
  
• Waste-to-energy plants to be built with private sector collaboration.
  
• Water Sector Transformation Plan 2040 to accelerate innovation in local water tech.
  
• Maritime laws to be updated and illegal fishing activities eradicated.
  
• National Climate Change Bill and Adaptation Plan to be introduced.
  
• RM20 billion allocated for 103 flood mitigation projects.
  

• RM40 billion allocated.
  
• Government hospitals and clinics to be upgraded.
  
• Pro-health taxes to be extended to tobacco, vape, and alcohol.
  
• National Health Sector Professional Development Framework to address workforce needs.
  

Education and Human Capital

• RM67 billion allocated to education.
  
• Construction of new schools and vertical development in urban areas.
  
• Preschool education will become compulsory by age 5.
  
• National Education Council to be set up.
  
• Pilot project for public university autonomy.
  
• SPM remains a key education benchmark.
  
• Improvements to PISA and TIMSS performance targeted.
  

TVET and Job Creation

• TVET to focus on high-growth, high-value sectors.
  
• 700,000 new jobs in manufacturing and 500,000 in digital economy.
  
• TVET access expanded to tahfiz students.
  
• TVET certification to be made equivalent to higher education.
  
• Perkasa TVET Madani Financing Scheme and TVET Training Fund to be launched.
  

Housing and Urban Development

• One million affordable housing units to be built (2026–2035).
  
• Rent-to-Own and Housing Credit Guarantee Schemes to be expanded.
  
• Vertical school development required in new housing projects.
  
• Kota Madani to be scaled as an urbanisation model.
  

Transport and Connectivity

• 2,800 km of rural roads to be built/upgraded, including in Sarawak, Perak, and Pahang.
  
• Public transport to be improved with 1,200 buses, 300 DRT vans, and 217 new train sets.
  
• Road-to-Rail initiative to shift cargo traffic to rail and reduce accidents.
  
• Travel pass subsidies for students, the elderly, and disabled individuals to continue.
  

Tourism and Creative Economy

• Special Tourism Investment Zones (STIZ) in Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, and Sarawak.
  
• Visit Malaysia Year 2026 to support the goal of 16% GDP contribution from tourism.
  
• Support for the digital creative industry through Matching Fund and Joint Production Fund.
  
• Junior Animator Apprenticeship and creative talent initiatives to be introduced.
  

Unity, Social Harmony, and National Identity

• Kembara Perpaduan Malaysia and Malaysia Harmony Charter to promote inter-racial and inter-religious understanding.
  
• Reforms to the National Service Training Programme to build unity.
  
• Engagement with all state governments regardless of political alignment.
  

Food Security and Agriculture

• Large-scale agriculture in Kelantan, Pahang, Terengganu, Sabah, and Sarawak.
  
• Five-season padi planting programme to be expanded.
  
• Focus on smart farming and satellite farms.
  
• Food import sources to be diversified and entry regulations tightened.
  

Ageing Population and Long-Term Care

• National Ageing Blueprint 2025–2045 to address population ageing.
  
• Incentives for caregivers and LTC workers to promote caregiving careers.
  
• TVET expanded to include elderly care training.
  
• Legal instruments for uniform LTC policies to be introduced.
  

Community Empowerment and Social Equity

• SejaTi MADANI Programme: Up to RM100,000 funding for eligible communities.
  
• Wage reforms and minimum wage to cover more worker categories.
  
• The Non-Occupational Accident Scheme expanded to include off-hours protection.
  
• Foreign worker dependency to be reduced to 10% by 2030.
  
• Bumiputera, Indian, Chinese, and Orang Asli socio-economic initiatives to be expanded.
  

Women, Youth, and Special Groups

• Women’s workforce participation target: 60%.
  
• Special education blocks to be built in 34 schools.
  
• ADI programme, National Action Plan for PwDs, and employer incentives to support vulnerable groups.
  
• Review of the mandatory retirement age in view of ageing trends.
  

Security and Defence

• RM51 billion allocated for the security sector.
  
• Enhanced readiness in the South China Sea.
  
• National Integrated Immigration System to streamline immigration procedures.
  

Sports and Global Engagement

• Malaysia to host the 2027 SEA Games and other international events.
  
• Continued global partnerships with APEC, BRICS, and South-South countries.
  

Monitoring and Implementation

• Implementation of 13MP to be tracked via the PPD digital monitoring system.
  
• Regular updates to the Cabinet to ensure transparency and effectiveness