![Govt gives priority to asset maintenance allocation in preparing Budget 2023 Govt gives priority to asset maintenance allocation in preparing Budget 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61655629304_TBMUJSTAPAMOHAMED.jpg)
Govt gives priority to asset maintenance allocation in preparing Budget 2023
The government has ordered the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) and Ministry of Finance to give priority to allocating funds for asset maintenance for all the ministries in preparing Budget 2023.
Sun Jun 19 2022
![EPU responsible for strengthening agenda to deal with ageing nation - Mustapa EPU responsible for strengthening agenda to deal with ageing nation - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61653815311_MustapaMohamed.jpg)
EPU responsible for strengthening agenda to deal with ageing nation - Mustapa
Medium-and long-term socio-economic development plans to establish an agenda for an ageing nation by 2030 will be implemented by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) under the Prime Minister's Department.
Sun May 29 2022
![New approach to address hardcore poor to be introduced in April - Mustapa New approach to address hardcore poor to be introduced in April - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61646890606_TBTokPa.jpg)
New approach to address hardcore poor to be introduced in April - Mustapa
Mustapa said 80 localities nationwide would be selected for the early stage of implementation of the new approach.
Thu Mar 10 2022
![A more comprehensive benchmark to determine actual poverty level A more comprehensive benchmark to determine actual poverty level](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51465561680_PensionGeneric.jpg)
A more comprehensive benchmark to determine actual poverty level
It is high time that we also move beyond the current MPI as well as over-reliance on the EPF.
Fri Oct 22 2021
![Malaysia putting priority on rebuilding economy to be on firmer footing - Mustapa Malaysia putting priority on rebuilding economy to be on firmer footing - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71630985675_mustapamohamed.jpg)
Malaysia putting priority on rebuilding economy to be on firmer footing - Mustapa
Mustapa listed several government priorities in the next 10 years, including increasing income and eliminating absolute poverty.
Tue Sep 07 2021
![OPEC agrees to increase oil production slightly - Mustapa OPEC agrees to increase oil production slightly - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/51449734835_CRUDEOIL.jpg)
OPEC agrees to increase oil production slightly - Mustapa
The OPEC ministers agreed to increase slightly crude oil production in view of signs of a global economic recovery, Mustapa said.
Thu Sep 02 2021
![PM to table 12MP in Parliament on Sept 27 - Mustapa PM to table 12MP in Parliament on Sept 27 - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51627474866_MustapaMohamed.jpg)
PM to table 12MP in Parliament on Sept 27 - Mustapa
Mustapa said the 12MP is almost completed, adding that the Economic Planning Unit will brief the Prime Minister accordingly.
Wed Sep 01 2021
![RMK12 to be tabled in Parliament on Sept 27 - Mustapa RMK12 to be tabled in Parliament on Sept 27 - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41630458320_TBMUSTAPHA.jpg)
RMK12 to be tabled in Parliament on Sept 27 - Mustapa
Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said the 12MP is almost completed, adding that the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) will brief the PM accordingly.
Wed Sep 01 2021
![National 4IR Policy Driving Integrated Socio-economic Development Efforts National 4IR Policy Driving Integrated Socio-economic Development Efforts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61629768465_TBKUALALUMPUR.jpg)
National 4IR Policy Driving Integrated Socio-economic Development Efforts
The policy provides key guiding principles and strategic directions to ministries and agencies.
Tue Aug 24 2021
![Gov't to review yet to start construction projects - Mustapa Gov't to review yet to start construction projects - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626526792_DatukSeriMustapaM.jpg)
Gov't to review yet to start construction projects - Mustapa
The government will review all construction projects nationwide, particularly those which have yet to kick-off, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said.
Sat Jul 17 2021
![2022 Budget drafting process commences in April - Mustapa 2022 Budget drafting process commences in April - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615108074_MenteriPerdagangan.jpg)
2022 Budget drafting process commences in April - Mustapa
The Economic Planning Unit (EPU) has started receiving a list of proposals to draft the 2022 Budget, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy), Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
Sun Mar 28 2021
![Malaysia's digital performance has positive impact on economic growth -- EPU Malaysia's digital performance has positive impact on economic growth -- EPU](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81613128709_HBREAKEKONOMINEGARA.jpg)
Malaysia's digital performance has positive impact on economic growth -- EPU
Malaysia was in the top 50 in some international indices which showed that we were already moving forward.
Thu Feb 25 2021
![12MP to be tabled in Parliament in March 2021 - Mustapa 12MP to be tabled in Parliament in March 2021 - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51607089438_DatukSeriMustapa.jpg)
12MP to be tabled in Parliament in March 2021 - Mustapa
The government will table the 12th Malaysia Plan 2021-2025 (12MP) during the First Meeting, Fourth Session of the 14th Parliament scheduled in March 2021.
Wed Dec 23 2020
![Govt's NEP study to determine energy sector's policy, way forward Govt's NEP study to determine energy sector's policy, way forward](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71595721613_PeruMustapaMohame.jpg)
Govt's NEP study to determine energy sector's policy, way forward
The government will undertake a study on the National Energy Policy (NEP) to determine the policies and the long-term strategies for the nation's energy sector.
Wed Nov 11 2020
![PN prioritises efforts to reduce poverty rate in Sabah under 12MP PN prioritises efforts to reduce poverty rate in Sabah under 12MP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71595721613_PeruMustapaMohame.jpg)
PN prioritises efforts to reduce poverty rate in Sabah under 12MP
The Perikatan Nasional (PN) government will prioritise the efforts to reduce the poverty rate in Sabah in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP).
Sat Sep 19 2020