THERE ARE SIMILARITIES TO CELEBRATE
IT is time to put aside differences and celebrate similarities among Malaysians of all races and religions as we enter 2020, says 94-year-old Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Vision 2020 is significant in PM's heart “The year 2020 is quite significant in my heart. When I headed the administration of Malaysia the first time, it was through Vision 2020 that the government had then targeted this year as the year we would be considered a developed country. Replaced by Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 “However, in the past few years, we realised that the target could not be achieved fully and due to that, we prepared a blueprint known as Shared Prosperity Vision 2030, ” he said. Peaceful and developed He also said that there is a need for that extension as it is the duty of the government to ensure a peaceful and developed country. Farmers to diversify Dr Mahathir pointed out that the price of palm oil is now at its highest but said the government has to