13MP: Bumi agenda to continue, low-income Chinese, Indians to be uplifted
Parked under the plan's ninth initiative, Anwar said his Madani government is going with an inclusive approach to make sure the rakyat from every level can enjoy the benefits from Malaysia's development.
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