13th Malaysia Plan: a five-year plan we can no longer afford?

Uncovering Fintech Ambitions in Malaysia’s Five Year Economic Plan

For those who follow Malaysia’s economic trajectory, the ritual is a familiar one. Every five years, the government unveils a new national development plan, a sprawling document outlining the country’s ambitions for the half-decade to come. The Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (RMK13), setting the course for 2026-2030, is the latest chapter in this tradition. It’s a comprehensive blueprint covering everything from infrastructure to agriculture. But whil…

13th Malaysia Plan: a five-year plan we can no longer afford?

Over RM50 billion has been committed to mega projects that were never objectively assessed or justified by any rigorous transport demand study.