KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — The government has successfully demonstrated its ability to unite, carry out its duties and focus on helping the people despite "tales and myths” concocted by certain parties throughout 2023, including claims that the Madani government would be unstable and engage in internal conflicts, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

He said this year, the Madani government successfully formulated five historically significant policies for the people and country due to the strength and stability of that unity.

Fahmi said the Madani Economy framework has boosted the economy of the country and its people. At the same time, the New Industrial Masterplan 2030 (NIMP 2030) is capable of drawing investments and increasing new high-paying jobs focused on key industries.

"At the same time, the government is also reviewing the remuneration scheme for civil servants, which is an effort to raise the productivity of the public servants. Besides that, the government is working to increase the salary of private sector workers across Malaysia by introducing the Progressive Wage Policy.

"In 2023, the government also introduced the Energy Transition Policy due to the urgent need for the country to shift to new energy sources,” he said on his Facebook page tonight.

At the ministry level, he said he was grateful for successfully implementing multiple new initiatives, including reducing internet prices seven times and bringing together all telco companies to the negotiating table, leading to their agreement to offer the 5G services.

"Areas facing frequent internet issues, such as Orang Asli villages and remote areas, can now utilise Starlink. Meanwhile, the salary for managers and assistant managers at the Digital Economic Centres nationwide have been increased by RM500 per month,” he said.

He said this year also witnessed new job opportunities for young people in the digital economic sector increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous year.

Fahmi hopes that the positive start for the Madani Government in 2023 can continue and wishes for a better year for everyone in 2024.

Meanwhile, Communications Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching in her New Year’s Day greetings that she posted on Facebook, expressed hope that all dreams and aspirations can be achieved and fulfilled with positive outcomes in the new year. — Bernama