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• On 31 July 2025, the much-anticipated Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (13MP) 2026–2030 was tabled in the August House. Carrying the theme “Reshaping Development”, it sets the goals of national socio-economic development towards high and sustainable income, quality and inclusive life, and sustainable environment. 
   
• The 13MP has outlined strategies, initiatives and structural reforms to strengthen Malaysia’s competitiveness and social equity, ensuring policy alignment with the MADANI Economy framework for achieving sustainable and inclusive growth. A total of nine (9) focus areas have been identified across three (3) objectives of the MADANI Economy, namely: (1) Raise the Ceiling (Economic Restructuring); (2) Strengthen Good Governance (Public Service Reform); and (3) Raise the Floor (Improving the Rakyat’s Wellbeing).
   
• The formulation of the Plan’s strategies, initiatives and programs have addressed four megatrends: Megatrend 1: Power shifts and new economic blocs; Megatrend 2: Technological and digital evolution; Megatrend 3: Demographic shifts and quality of life; and Megatrend 4: Environmental and climate crisis.
   
• Anchored on 4 Pillars, 27 Priorities, and 122 Strategies, the 13MP is expected to strengthen economic resilience through initiatives securing quality investment in high value high growth sectors, accelerating technology and AI adoption, education reform, skilling of the workforce and empowering the rakyat, as well as embracing sustainable practices to build a sovereign and dignified nation.
   

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Dialogue session between the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and Chinese Chambers.

The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) initiated a dialogue session between ABM member banks (Bank of China, ICBC and China Construction Bank), ACCCIM and Federation of Malaysia Chinese Commerce Association (FEMACCA) today to discuss issues relating to operating environment for businesses in Malaysia amid external tariff challenges, and how the banks could provide financing support to local SMEs. ACCCIM was represented by National Council member cum Chairman of Industry and ESG Committee Datuk Wira Lim Chiun Cheong and SERC Executive Director Mr Lee Heng Guie.

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