New Industrial Master Plan 2030

Following the expiration of the Third Industrial Master Plan (IMP3) 2006-2020, the long-awaited New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 was unveiled on 1 September 2023.

Overall, the NIMP 2030 is a comprehensive industrial direction, outlined strategies and enablers with the aim of positioning Malaysia for next leg of our manufacturing transformation into new growth and catalytic industries in the years ahead.

Unlike the IMP3, which was formulated on sector-based approach, the NIMP 2030 calls for a “Whole-of-Nation” approach and adopts a mission-based approach to drive the manufacturing transformation in four ways, that is by (i) Advancing economic complexity; (ii) Tech-up for a digitally vibrant nation; (iii) Pushing for net zero target; and (iv) Safeguarding economic security and inclusivity.

The NIMP 2030 is supported by four enablers, 21 strategies and 62 action plans for the development of 21 sectors, including five pivotal sectors, namely (i) Electrical and electronics (E&E); (ii) Chemical; (iii) Advanced materials; (iv) Aerospace; and (v) Healthcare (including medical devices and pharmaceuticals).

The formulation of NIMP 2030 is aligned with 32 related policies and roadmaps, with most of them were contained in existing documents such as the 12th Malaysia Plan, New Investment Policy 2022-2027, and National Trade Blueprint 2021-2025, while some of the documents are in the pipeline of launching, e.g. iESG Framework.