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The launch of Malaysia's 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), projected to exceed RM430 billion, prompts critical evaluation of the traditional top-down economic planning model. Established in 1966 to support a primarily agrarian economy, this approach now appears outdated amid Malaysia's shift towards a digital, decentralized economy by 2025.

With rapid global changes, concerns arise over the ability of bureaucratic systems to effectively anticipate and respond to evolving economic landscapes. This article explores the implications of this transformation for future economic strategies in Malaysia.