The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will focus on collaborative efforts between states and federal governments to bridge the socio-economic and development gaps according to states and regions, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

He said this aligns with the aspirations of the government, which aims to balance the focus on economic development and the public’s desires regarding the welfare and quality of the ordinary citizens throughout the five years of the national development plan.

“We hope that efforts to close the socio-economic and development gaps by state and region can be carried out collaboratively...