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Malaysia has embraced the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and is actively working towards implementing the SDGs through different approaches.
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- The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global commitment towards a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive development.
- The SDGs consist of 17 goals, 169 targets, and more than 200 indicators that cover 5 dimensions: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership.
- Malaysia has adopted the SDGs and has put in place an enabling environment for their implementation.
- Malaysia's implementation of the SDGs is aligned with its national development plan, including the Eleventh Malaysia Plan (11MP) and the Shared Prosperity Vision (SPV) 2030.
- Malaysia has conducted a Voluntary National Review (VNR) to report on its progress in achieving the SDGs.
- Malaysia has established a multi-stakeholder governance structure, including the National SDG Council and five SDG Cluster Working Committees, to plan, monitor, and implement the SDGs.
- Malaysia is committed to mobilizing resources and funding through partnerships with stakeholders, including crowd sourcing, social entrepreneurship, and Corporate Social Responsibility programs.
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Malaysia adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and has taken steps to implement the SDGs through various mechanisms.
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Malaysia, along with 192 other world leaders, adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015. The country has taken various steps to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including establishing a National SDG Council, aligning the SDGs with national development plans, and creating a National SDG Roadmap. Implementation will occur through the 11th Malaysia Plan, focusing on localizing the SDGs, resource mobilization, and strengthening data readiness. Malaysia's institutional mechanisms for SDG implementation include the National SDG Council, supported by a National Steering Committee and five SDG Cluster Working Committees. The country's national development plans are aligned with the SDGs, ensuring coherence and integration. Malaysia is committed to implementing the SDGs through participatory governance, resource mobilization, and data readiness.
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Malaysia, along with 192 other world leaders, adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. The agenda consists of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets. Malaysia has taken several initiatives to create an enabling environment for SDG implementation. These include establishing a National SDG Council, conducting awareness campaigns, aligning SDGs with national development plans, and formulating a National SDG Roadmap. Implementation will be carried out through the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP), with a focus on localizing SDGs, resource mobilization, and strengthening data readiness. The institutional mechanisms for SDG implementation in Malaysia include the National SDG Council, supported by a National Steering Committee (NSC) and five SDG Cluster Working Committees (CWCs). Malaysia's national development plans are aligned with the SDGs, ensuring coherence and integration. Malaysia continues to undertake country reporting every four years. Overall, Malaysia is committed to implementing the SDGs and aims to achieve them through participatory governance, resource mobilization, and data readiness.
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Malaysia, along with 192 other world leaders, adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. The agenda consists of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets, covering dimensions such as People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership. While not legally binding, governments are expected to establish national frameworks for achieving these goals.
Malaysia has taken several initiatives to create an enabling environment for SDG implementation. These include establishing a National SDG Council chaired by the Prime Minister, conducting awareness campaigns and focus group sessions, aligning SDGs with national development plans, and formulating a National SDG Roadmap. Implementation will be carried out through the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP), with a focus on localizing SDGs, resource mobilization, and strengthening data readiness.
The institutional mechanisms for SDG implementation in Malaysia include the National SDG Council, supported by a National Steering Committee (NSC) and five SDG Cluster Working Committees (CWCs). The CWCs consist of representatives from various sectors and are responsible for developing programs and monitoring progress. This inclusive approach aligns with Malaysia's focus on participatory government and engagement of NGOs/CSOs.
Malaysia's national development plans are aligned with the SDGs, ensuring coherence and integration. The 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP) and the Mid-Term Review (MTR) of 11MP have been mapped with the SDGs, and future plans will continue this alignment. The Shared Prosperity Vision (SPV) 2030 further emphasizes the implementation of the SDGs.
In 2017, Malaysia presented its Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the global High-level Political Forum (HLPF), showcasing achievements in selected SDGs such as poverty reduction, improved health outcomes, high enrollment rates in education, water and sanitation coverage, reduced income inequalities, and addressing climate change. Malaysia continues to undertake country reporting every four years.
To create awareness and bridge gaps in SDG achievement, Malaysia hosted the Malaysia SDG Summit in 2019. The summit brought together stakeholders from various sectors and emphasized a whole-of-nation approach, environmental sustainability, gender equality, institutional reform, and collaboration.
Overall, Malaysia is committed to implementing the SDGs and has established a robust governance structure, aligned its national development plans with the SDGs, presented a VNR, and hosted the Malaysia SDG Summit. The country aims to achieve the 2030 Agenda through participatory governance, resource mobilization, and data readiness.
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Malaysia, along with 192 other world leaders, adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. This global commitment consists of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets, aiming for a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future. The SDGs cover five dimensions: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership. They call for action from all countries to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. The SDGs recognize the need to address poverty, economic growth, social needs, climate change, and environmental protection in an integrated and balanced manner.
While the SDGs are not legally binding, governments are expected to take ownership and establish national frameworks for their achievement. Malaysia has created an enabling environment for SDG implementation through various initiatives. These include establishing a multi-stakeholder National SDG Council chaired by the Prime Minister, conducting national symposiums and focus group sessions to promote awareness and participation, conducting data readiness studies and gap analysis, aligning SDGs with national development plans, and formulating a National SDG Roadmap. Malaysia will implement the 2030 Agenda under the framework of its 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP), with a focus on localizing SDGs at sub-national levels, mobilizing resources through partnerships, and strengthening data readiness.
The institutional mechanisms for SDG implementation in Malaysia include the National SDG Council, chaired by the Prime Minister, which plans and monitors SDG implementation. The council is supported by a National Steering Committee (NSC) chaired by the Director General of the Economic Planning Unit (EPU). The NSC consists of five SDG Cluster Working Committees (CWCs) responsible for identifying indicators, developing programs, and reporting progress. The CWCs include representatives from government ministries/agencies, civil society, the private sector, academia, UN agencies, and youth representatives. This inclusive and participatory approach aligns with Malaysia's focus on participatory government and engagement of NGOs/CSOs.
Malaysia's national development plan is aligned with the SDGs, and resources and funding are readily available through the government development budget. A mapping exercise integrates the national development plans with the SDGs, ensuring alignment and coherence. The 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP) and the Mid-Term Review (MTR) of 11MP have been mapped with the SDGs, and future plans such as the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) and the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will continue this alignment. The Shared Prosperity Vision (SPV) 2030, announced in 2019, further crystallizes the implementation of the SDGs, focusing on economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and social reengineering.
In 2017, Malaysia presented its Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the global High-level Political Forum (HLPF), highlighting the country's achievements in selected SDGs. These achievements include reducing absolute poverty, improving child and maternal health, achieving high enrollment rates in education, ensuring water and sanitation coverage, reducing income inequalities, protecting natural assets, achieving full employment, and addressing climate change. Malaysia continues to undertake broader country reporting every four years.
In September 2019, Malaysia hosted the Malaysia SDG Summit to create awareness, discuss progress, and explore solutions to bridge gaps in SDG achievement. The summit brought together stakeholders from the public and private sectors, academia, and non-governmental organizations. It emphasized the importance of a whole-of-nation approach, environmental sustainability, gender equality, institutional reform, and collaboration across sectors.
Overall, Malaysia is committed to implementing the SDGs and has established a robust governance structure, aligned its national development plans with the SDGs, presented a VNR, and hosted the Malaysia SDG Summit. The country is focused on achieving the 2030 Agenda through participatory governance, resource mobilization, and data readiness. By taking these steps, Malaysia aims to create a better and