Current Issues Of Sustainable Development In Malaysia 2019

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Current issues of sustainable development in malaysia 2019. The sustainable development goals sdgs also known as the global goals were adopted by all united nations member states in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. The inaugural issuance of the world s first green sukuk in malaysia has expanded the narrative for the synergy between islamic finance which values socially responsible investment and the global trends of incorporating the environmental social and governance esg principles in financing sustainable development goals sdgs. The theme of 11th malaysia plan is anchoring growth on people where people will be the centerpiece of all development efforts and to ensure that no section of society is left behind in participating and benefiting from the nation s development. Looking ahead malaysia s gdp growth rate is forecast to moderate to 4 6 percent in 2019 from 4 7 in 2018.

In his keynote address at the malaysia sustainable development goals sdgs summit 2019 mahathir said sustainability and inclusivity had been the hallmark of malaysia s development throughout. Investment is expected to remain subdued over the near term with both the public and private sectors continuing to adopt a cautious stance. With the aim to offer an accurate evaluation of where the world stands in the implementation of the 2030 agenda the sustainable development goals report presents an overview of the 17 goals based on a proposed global indicator framework using data provided by the united nations and other international agencies. Global sustainable development report 2019 11 september 2019.

Achieving human well being and eradicating poverty for all of the earth s people expected to number eight and a half billion by. The last half decade also witnesses the emerging importance of trans boundary issues which further impact the well being and quality of life in malaysia. Malaysia s population in 2019 is estimated at 32 6 million increased from 32 4 million as compared to 2018. The 11th malaysia plan 2016 2020 is premised on the three pillars of nem.

The total population comprises of 29 4 million 90 2 citizens and 3 2 million 9 8 non citizens.