PUTRAJAYA: With a massive RM611bil in total development commitments under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), the government has rolled out a new digital monitoring platform to ensure these funds translate into real benefits for the people.
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the 13MP has entered a critical phase that demands swift execution, close monitoring and effective delivery, in line with the Madani Economy aspirations.
"The 13MP is not merely a five-year planning document, but a national development trust that must be translated into action, results and benefits that can be felt by the people," he said during the launch of MyRMK system on Thursday (March 12).
The launch was held in conjunction with the premier Inter-Agency Planning Group (IAPG) meeting attended by some 500 representatives from various ministries, central agencies and state governments.
According to Akmal, the MyRMK system was developed to track implementation progress, financial performance, output achievements, and resolve cross-agency issues.
The platform is also integrated with existing systems like MyProjek and MyBelanjawan for a more comprehensive, transparent and responsive monitoring process.
However, Akmal stressed that the government will not rely on digital monitoring alone, adding that it will be reinforced by regular site visits and engagements to resolve issues on the ground promptly.
"We want a government that not only reads data but understands the reality on the ground. Data provides signals, but the ground provides reality.
"That is why system monitoring must be supported by a presence on the ground and swift follow-up actions," he said.
Detailing the RM611bil commitment, Akmal said the government has allocated RM430bil for development expenditure over the next five years under the 13MP.
This is bolstered by RM120bil from government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs), as well as RM61bil through public-private partnership (PPP) projects. For 2026 alone, RM81bil has been allocated under the development budget.
Akmal noted that the government's monitoring scope covers all projects, regardless of size, as long as they directly impact the public's well-being.
"No project is too small to be monitored, and no programme is too big to be reassessed. The scale of projects may differ, but the value to the people remains the ultimate measure," he said.
He added that the success of the 13MP will not be judged by the size of the allocations or expenditure rates, but by tangible improvements in the daily lives of Malaysians.
"Our measure of success is not just how much is spent, but how much is successfully delivered to the people,” he said.
"Every ringgit must bring value. Every project must bring an impact. And every initiative must bring changes that the people can feel," he added.
