Works Ministry launches Organisational Strategic Plan 2021-2025 to employ construction industry

KUALA LUMPUR:The Works Ministry (KKR) has launched the KKR Organisational Strategic Plan 2021-2025 which based on four thrusts focusing on the construction industry's efforts in reviving Malaysia's economy towards realising the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030.

Senior Minister of Works Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the first thrust was to enhance infrastructure development and regional inclusion, while the second thrust was to expand the usage of digital technology in infrastructure development and maintenance.

"The third thrust is to empower the capacity, capabilities and competitiveness of the construction industry while the fourth one is to strengthen organisational governance to improve efficiency in service delivery.

"The plan has taken into account environmental analysis and current issues besides emphasising on the ministry's strategic collaboration with public and private institutions, namely to produce local construction industry personnel to fill the quality employment opportunities," he said when delivering the ministry's New Year Message and launching the KKR Organisational Strategic Plan 2021-202.

He said the strategic plan also took into consideration the ability to realise the 12th Malaysia Plan, preparedness to explore the fourth Industrial Revolution (or Industry 4.0) and upcoming policies.