13MP outlines clear roadmap for nation's future, says Pasir Gudang MP
Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim said the plan has set targets for the national economy and helps address the cost of living.
'Anwar wants to convey to the people and world, including the World Bank, International Monetary Fund and global institutions that our country has a clear roadmap leading up to the year 2030.
'Malaysia has set macroeconomic and policy targets to raise the people's standard of living by tackling the cost of living,' he said in a statement on Thursday (July 31).
He added that the comprehensive documentation also records the nation's socio-economic achievements from 2021 to 2025.
'The 10-year Madani Economy target is to place Malaysia among the world's top 30 largest economies.
'Malaysia was ranked as the 36th largest economy last year and this is a measurable achievement,' he said, adding that the Madani government will introduce 10 economic diversity priorities, including reforms in the local semiconductor industry.
Hassan added that the reform agenda for the civil service, improving the people's well-being and environmental sustainability were also emphasised in the plan.
'The government's target is to ensure 500,000 affordable housing units are completed by 2030. As of March this year, a total of 179,769 units have been completed.
'This shows that the government acknowledges significant efforts are still needed to reform the national housing sector,' he said.
He also questioned whether it is reasonable for people to demand Anwar's resignation as Prime Minister.
'A large public rally was held in Kuala Lumpur demanding Anwar's resignation on July 26. However, just five days later in Parliament, the Prime Minister stood in the Dewan Rakyat and presented a comprehensive economic policy (a five-year national economic plan) for Malaysia and its people.
'After hearing him table the 13MP, is it still reasonable for the people to demand Anwar's resignation when he is entrusted to lead and realise the aspirations outlined in the plan?' he stressed.
He stated that the presentation was to clarify the initiatives the Madani Government will undertake over the next five years, if it is given the mandate to lead the country again.
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