KUALA LUMPUR (May 21): The government has allocated some RM260 billion for development expenditure under the Eleventh Malaysia Plan (11MP). The 11MP outlines the country's economic expansion strategies from 2016 to 2020.

According to Prime Minister's Department Economic Planning Unit director general Datuk Seri Dr Rahamat Bivi Yusoff, half of development expenditure allocation would go into infrastructure spending.

“We have not finalised the allocation yet, but like all the previous development plans, 50% of the development expenditure is usually allocated for infrastructure spending, 30% would go to social matters such as for schools and healthcare facilities, while the rest would be for safety (security and general administrative expenses),” she said at a media briefing in conjunction with the release of the 11MP report.

According to the report, infrastructure investments under the 11MP will focus on connectivity between transport modes, and promoting public transport across rural and urban areas.

The report said the government aimed to continue offering sufficient and affordable access to transportation.

"In the Eleventh Plan, focus will not only be on expanding the physical capacity and reach of infrastructure networks, but also on improving their performance, productivity, and affordability.

"The aim is to not only bring such amenities to all households, urban or rural, but also make these services befitting of an advanced economy and inclusive nation by 2020," the report said.