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The Performance Management and Delivery Unit (Pemandu) held its Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) Open Day on Sept 21. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department and Pemandu CEO, Datuk Seri Idris Jala, opened the event that drew more than 4000 to attend the day-long sessions and exhibition.

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National benefits:

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Triple income: Raise the current Gross National Income (GNI) per capita at RM23,700 (US$6,700) to at least RM48,000 (US$15,000), with annual growth rate of 6%. Malaysia to become a high income nation.

Vibrant activities: 133 Entry Point Projects (EPP) and 60 Business Opportunities (BO) covering every state.

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More jobs: Additional 3.3 million jobs forecasted. Raise the middle and high income segment from 43% to 63%.

Public-private co-operation: Private funding covers 92% of the over RM1.4tril (US$444bil) total funding.

What’s in for the rakyat:

GoodTimes picked out some proposals from the 12 National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs) that have been identified to spur economic growth:

Mass rapit transit (MRT) system in Kuala Lumpur.
High speed rail connecting Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
Seven kilometers of covered walkways in designated shopping area.
Broadband for all.
Extended internet reach.
Mandatory private insurance for foreign workers.
A health metropolis with world-class campus for healthcare and bioscience.
Duty free for most imported products.
More international entertainment events.
Dedicated entertainment zones.
The world’s first eco-nature integrated resort in Sabah.

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