13MP Focuses On Uplifting Quality Of Life Through Inclusive Social Development

Barnama

7 days ago

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The MADANI Government continues to prioritise inclusive and responsive social development in efforts to uplift the quality of life for the people under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).
According to the document released by the Ministry of Economy today, efforts will be intensified through four key measures: tackling the cost-of-living burden, reengineering the social system based on Insan MADANI, improving quality of life and empowering target groups to achieve a decent standard of living.
'The floor-raising strategies and initiatives outlined in 13MP are expected to sustain full employment levels and increase the contribution of employee compensation to the Gross Domestic Product by 40 per cent in 2030.
'…the strategies and initiatives can also contribute to Malaysia achieving the 25th position in the Human Development Index and a 60 per cent women's participation in the labour force after a decade of the introduction of the MADANI Economy framework,' read the document.
In addressing the living cost burden, the government is focusing on the issue of rising food prices and will take a comprehensive approach to tackle it by upgrading infrastructure, strengthening the food supply chain and retail sector and providing platforms to enhance price transparency.
'Enforcement efforts will also be amplified, while relevant laws will be reviewed to curb price manipulation activities.
'…initiatives to offer goods and services, particularly food products at affordable prices, such as the MADANI Rahmah Sale programme, will be expanded to include more suitable localities, especially in rural areas,' the document added.
Through the Rakan KKM initiative, the government will enhance healthcare services, allowing private companies to obtain paid services at public healthcare facilities, according to the document, adding that health insurance and takaful products will be introduced to allow the public to access services at affordable rates.
It also noted that more quality affordable housing will also be provided for low- and middle-income groups in urban areas through the Residensi MADANI and Residensi Rakyat programmes, in addition to the expansion of the rent-to-own scheme.