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- 1. GOAL 1 ERDICATING EXTREMED POVERTY AND EXTREMED HUNGER
- 2. Major improvements based on key economic indicators . . . GNP per capita RM USD USD (in PPP) Unemployment (%) Inflation (%) Fed. Govt. account (% to GDP) Current a/c of BOP (% to GNP) 1990 6,299 2,329 5,284 5.1 3.1 -2.9 -2.1 2000 13,333 3,509 8,360 3.1 1.6 -5.8 9.4 1970 1,132 368 1,247 7.4 1.9 -4.0 0.2 1980 3,737 1,717 4,487 5.6 6.7 -13.5 -1.2 2005 17,682 4,690 10,300 3.5 3.0 -3.8 16.4 2006 F 19.739 5,235 11,100 3.5 3.5-4.0 -3.5 17.2
- 3. through a MIXED ECONOMIC SYSTEM of free enterprise but with active government support and direction The GOVERNMENT provides the broad thrusts and sets direction for the whole economy, and ensures the achievements of socio-economic goals The PRIVATE SECTOR is free to operate and given appropriate policy, institutional and infrastructural support. DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY
- 4. Major Economic Policies Laissez-faire / export-oriented Economic and rural development Growth with Equity : To eradicate poverty & restructure of society Total Development Balanced Development : To establish a more united & just society Building a Resilient & Competitive Nation : To raise quality of development & generate high sustainable growth Post- independence 1957-70 New Economic Policy (NEP) National Development Policy (NDP) National Vision Policy (NVP) Vision 2020 OPP1 (1971-1990) OPP2 (1991-2000) OPP3 (2001-2010) Enhancing Nation’s Capability ~ c ompetitiveness, unity, distribution & quality of life THE NATIONAL MISSION 2006-2020
- 5. To integrate the population into the modern economy To redistribute the wealth of the nation To improve the quality of life of the people, especially those in the rural areas Social Development Programmes
- 6. Development Expenditure Gives Priority To Economic And Social Sectors . . . (% to Total) 3MP '76-'80 4MP '80-'85 5MP '86-'90 6MP '91-'95 7MP '96-'00 2MP '71-'75 50.6 18.3 14.6 14.4 2.9 13.1 7.1 1.9 1.7 10.4 1.5 100.0 9.8 54.4 18.7 13.0 16.0 6.3 14.6 6.2 1.2 5.2 14.2 1.9 100.0 24.9 60.5 16.3 13.6 20.2 9.9 21.5 10.1 1.6 8.5 16.2 1.8 100.0 46.3 64.8 20.8 11.3 21.5 10.2 24.8 16.1 2.6 4.1 7.2 3.2 100.0 35.3 50.6 11.6 7.4 22.5 7.8 24.8 13.4 4.4 3.3 20.1 4.5 100.0 54.7 47.6 8.2 11.4 21.0 5.5 31.6 19.9 3.8 3.4 11.8 9.0 100.0 99.0 8MP '01-'05 38.5 4.6 6.0 19.0 7.5 40.8 25.7 5.6 4.1 13.0 7.7 100.0 170.0 Economic Agriculture Industry Infrastructure Utilities Social Education Health Housing Security Administration TOTAL RM billion Sector 9MP '06-‘10 44.9 5.7 9.9 16.2 10.9 37.5 20.6 5.4 5.0 10.6 6.9 100.0 200.0
- 7. Malaysia had achieved most of the UN Millennium Development Goals Eradicate poverty & hunger Achieve universal primary education Promote gender equality & empower women Reduce child mortality Improve maternal health Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria & other diseases Ensure environment sustainability Develop a global partnership for development Socio-economic dimensions . . .
- 8. Major Success to Eradicate Poverty (% total households) Note : a/ Poverty Line Income (PLI) revised methodolody for 2004 was RM661 per month in Peninsular Malaysia (household size 4.4); RM888 in Sabah (household size 5.2); & RM765 in Sarawak (household size 4.6). Hardcore poverty is estimated using half of PLI. 2004 a 5.7 11.9 2.5 1.2
- 9. Focused on human resource development and quality of life improvements Emphasize income-generating projects and not on welfare handouts Major programmes : Rural development New land and in-situ development Drainage and irrigation Agriculture support services Village/small industries Upgrade rural infrastructure - roads, electricity, water Upgrade schools & health facilities Other programmes (hard-core poor) Direct assistance ~ old folks home / the aged, the handicapped food supplements and scholarships interest free loans Poverty Eradication Programmes . . . DISTRIBUTION AGENDA
- 10. Better Quality of Life . . . Malaysian Quality of Life Index . . . Working life Culture & leisure Housing Transport & comm. Health Education Income & distribution Social participation Family life Environment Public safety MQLI Area % Change 1990/2004 22.1 21.2 18.9 18.1 18.1 15.9 8.0 6.6 4.2 -0.3 -21.5 10.9 The Malaysian Quality of Life Index (MQLI) is an aggregate measure of the quality of life using forty-two indicators, representing eleven components of life
- 11. Selected Indicators Of Quality Of Life . . . reaching the level enjoyed in advanced economies 61.6 65.6 39.4 4,302 58 17 48 44 1970 1990 Life expectancy (in years) : Male Female Infant mortality rate / 1000 Population / Doctor ratio Literacy rate (%) Telephones / 1000 population 1 Utilities : Pipe water (% of population) Electricity (% of households) 68.8 73.5 13.1 2,533 85 131 80 80 2005 71.8 76.2 5.9 1,387 95.1 907 95 98 Note : 1/ Include mobile phones 2/ Universal coverage in urban areas 2 2
- 12. Real GDP Growth . . . Average 1971- 80 Average 1981- 90 Average 1991- 2000 Average 2001- 05 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 e 2006 F 2007 F 7.5 % 5.8 % 7.1 % 4.5 % 8.9 % 0.3 % 4.4 % 5.5 % 7.2 % 5.2 % 5.8 % 6.0 %
- 13. Transformation From an Agro-based to an Industrial-based Economy . . . RM billion 0 50 100 150 200 250 53.9 % 31.9 % 8.9 % 46.8 % 24.6 % 16.3 % 26.7 % 37.5 % 12.2 % 43.1 % 17.2 % 21.0 % 58.2 % 31.6 % 8.2 % (GDP in RM billion at 1987 prices / Percentage to Total in italics) 300 8.6 % 57.6 % 30.8 %
- 14. Diversification of exports products . . . (% to Total Exports) Manufactures 11.9 Palm Oil 5.1 Others 9.8 Rubber 33.4 Tin 19.6 Forestry 16.3 Oil & gas 3.9 2005 RM 533,790 million (USD141,588 million) Manufactures 80.5 Palm Oil 3.6 Others 2.7 Rubber 1.1 Tin 0.2 Forestry 1.3 Oil & gas 9.2 1970 RM 5,163 million (USD2,065 million)
- 15. Political stability and harmonious society Efficient government with pro-business policies Getting fundamental policy framework right Macroeconomic management High savings rate Industrialization strategy & Competitive investment incentives Productive agriculture Human resource development High-quality infrastructure & social services Key Factors For Success . . . Conclusion
- 16. Political environment Administrative competence and technical expertise Involvement of private sector and NGOs FACTORS AFFECTING THE SOCIAL POLICY PROCESS
Editor's Notes
- #2: Let me begin by recording my appreciation to ESCWA for inviting Malaysia to participate in this Conference. Malaysia has always viewed social development as inseparable from economic development. The importance of ensuring the integration of economic and social policy is becoming increasingly apparent as demonstrated by recent developments around the world.