THE government has just launched the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) and it is now being debated in Parliament. Initial response to the Plan has been mixed, with some lauding it for its alignment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while others view its targets and assumptions as unrealistic.
The success of the 12MP would depend very much on the commitment of all the stakeholders, such as businesses, the community, and civil society. Some of the failings in the past plans can be attributed to lack of understanding and buy-in by industry and the community.
