The PH Government unveiled the Shared Prosperity Vision
2030 during the Budget 2020 presentation. There were several disparities
identified: urban-rural; regional; gender; and intra-ethnic divide.
Yes, all these divides need to be addressed so that every
Malaysian has a decent standard of living by 2030. Median income disparity
between T20 and B40 has widened – RM10,148 in 2016 compared to RM1,935 in 1989.
So it sets out strategic thrusts and 15 key economic growth activities.
The Shared Prosperity Vision Targets as enumerated include:
The Vision narrative could become a nightmare if we are not
honest enough to address issues at hand:
Unless we are prepared to be courageous and review our shortcomings, we will repeat our failures. The cost of which is borne by future generations.
- Why has the NEP failed in its targets? Or, did it actually fail, or for political reasons it is understated?
- What are the implementation weaknesses identified in executing the Plans?
- Is unity forged by economic targets and reduction of regional/economic disparities?
- How much has been spent for Bumiputra upliftment since 1971 and what is the outcome of say, RM1 trillion investment?
- Can we measure poverty level and its success since 1971?
- How do we want to reflect our ethos – Rukun Negara? Then, how do we resolve issues like Zakir Naik, unilateral conversion bill, khat, ICERD, vernacular schools, “pendatangs”, prayers at assemblies and sensitivities of others?
Unless we are prepared to be courageous and review our shortcomings, we will repeat our failures. The cost of which is borne by future generations.
Reference:
Shared Prosperity
Vision 2030, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Malaysia
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