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A wake-up call to transform business leadership to be successful with opportunities of 13th Malaysia Plan

Dr. Zul presented the fine ideas for result-oriented actions at klc2025. Pix: Kerjaya1

“Its success, will depend on discipline, transparency and effective implementation of the 13MP on expanding high-value industries which includes aerospace.”

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has just unveiled the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) - a five-year roadmap from 2026 to 2031 aimed at driving sustainable and equitable development for all Malaysians. Speaking at the Dewan Rakyat, the Prime Minister emphasized six key focus area under 13MP: Education, Cost of Living, Health, Housing, Risk management & Farming, with overall goal to uplift all communities, enhance economic competitiveness & future-proof the nation. The key thrusts of the plan include innovation-led economy, high-tech industrialization, sustainable development and inclusive growth. (https://ekonomi.gov.my)

The 13MP is commended for its intend to address critical national challenges such as income inequality, digital transformation, green economy transition that presents an opportunity to reset priorities, build resilience, steer the nation towards sustainable, inclusive growth & institutional reform. Economist Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr. Anuwar Ali who's also the former Vice Chancellor to some established public and private universities in Malaysia, said “Its success, will depend on discipline, transparency and effective implementation of the 13MP on expanding high-value industries which includes aerospace.”


Inspiring presentation by Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar sharing thought economics and leadership experiences into a theoretical framework for graduates to lead in a world of the future. Pix: Kerjaya1

In support, Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal, Deputy Chairman & Group Executive Director, Farlim Group (Malaysia) Bhd who's former Chairman, Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM) added, “Local businesses play a crucial role in ensuring the success of MP13 building up their communities by providing goods and services directly to Malaysians, creating jobs, and pouring funds into the domestic economy, and helping diversify local marketplaces growth.”

Datuk Seri Iqbal (with mike) stressing points at klc2025 discussion. 
Other panelists on stage (L-R); Dr. Zul, Ghazali & Datin Dr. Shameem. Pix: Kerjaya1

I agree with Tan Sri Anuwar and Datuk Seri Iqbal that Malaysia has entered an era of massive digital and technological transformation. It will significantly change the way we work, run businesses and the way society works. Understanding how to lead the human capacity and technological potential in this context will be the new competitive edges. With clear priority, we can build capacity, creativity & courage needed to bring Malaysia forward at high speed.

 

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